Cheap flights from Manama to Colombo from $146 BAH → CMB
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest return found recently is $498 with Emirates, 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $146 with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, 8 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $146, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $498, 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $463 to $506
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $356 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Gulf Air
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $463 to $506.
Cheapest return found recently
$498
31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Emirates
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 11:00 p.m. · Return leaves 9:45 p.m. · 24 h 5 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Dubai Airport (DXB) · overnight connection · 8 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$963
31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Gulf Air
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 11:45 p.m. · Return leaves 12:45 a.m. · 15 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$498 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$356 28 Nov – 11 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $255 to $462.
At $498, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 28 Nov to 31 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 31 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
31 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov – 11 Dec | $356 | Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 9 Jan 2027 | $524 | Emirates | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 26 Dec | $500 | Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | $498 | Emirates | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $356.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Emirates.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $144 to $155.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$146
8 Feb 2027 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 7:10 p.m. · 23 h 35 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$146 8 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$142 3 Apr 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $119 to $223.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 19 Jan 2027 to 3 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 8 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2027 | $164 | Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Feb 2027 | $146 | Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Apr 2027 | $142 | Jazeera Airways | Bahrain International Airport (BAH) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $142.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Jazeera Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Manama to Colombo
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 8 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Manama to Colombo?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $330 | $301 | +9% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $303 | $255 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $327 | $255 | +8% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $373 | $264 | +23% | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $356 | $264 | +18% | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $321 | $264 | +6% | 23 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $150 | $130 | +15% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $159 | $120 | +21% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $131 | $119 | Cheapest seen | 30 |
| 90–179 days | $138 | $125 | +5% | 34 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Doha → Colombo
141 km from Manama
$363
$135 less than flying from Manama
7 Dec – 15 Dec · DOH → CMB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Doha → Colombo
141 km from Manama
$257
$111 more than flying from Manama
27 Mar 2027 · DOH → CMB · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Manama to Colombo?
The cheapest return found recently is $498 with Emirates, 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $356 with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, 28 Nov to 11 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $463 to $506.
How much is a one-way flight from Manama to Colombo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $146 with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, 8 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $142 with Jazeera Airways, 3 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $144 to $155.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Manama to Colombo?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $356, 28 Nov to 11 Dec, found 4 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $142, 3 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Manama to Colombo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 8% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 13% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Manama to Colombo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $963 with Gulf Air, 31 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Manama to Colombo?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi on 8 Feb 2027, takes 23 h 35 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Manama to Colombo?
Between 28 Nov and 31 Dec, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Emirates on 2. Between 19 Jan 2027 and 3 Apr 2027, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Jazeera Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
