Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB) flights
An economy award from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35.40. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB): Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. The two airports are 2,051 miles (3,301 km) apart. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai and more.
How many miles AUH to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 17,500 | $35.40–45 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 20,000 | $145.40–845 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 20,000 | $68.40–78 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $63.40–73 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 36,000 | $145.40–845 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 39,000 | $35.40–45 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 40,000 | $80.20–439.80 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 48,000 | $85.80–151.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AUH to CMB
- 3LAir Arabia Abu DhabiNot in an alliance
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book AUH to CMB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
AUH to CMB with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kochi (COK)Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 2 more, then SriLankan Airlines
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- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines3L
- Via Madurai (IXM)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Muscat (MCT)Etihad Airways and Oman Air, then Salam Air
OV - Via Coimbatore (CJB)IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)Air India Express and IndiGo, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Mumbai (BOM)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way3L
- Via Karachi (KHI)Etihad Airways, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Ahmedabad (AMD)Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and 1 more, then FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines3L8D
- Via Male (MLE)Etihad Airways, then Emirates, flydubai and 5 more
+4 - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Etihad Airways, then SriLankan Airlines
AUH to CMB: common questions
How many miles does AUH to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35.40. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (20,000), Starlux (COSMILE) (20,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (25,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to CMB?
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Colombo by plane?
Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Colombo (CMB) are 2,051 miles (3,301 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AUH to CMB award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Kochi (COK), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Madurai (IXM), Muscat (MCT) and Coimbatore (CJB). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Bengaluru.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.