What airlines fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,039.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Etihad Airways, American Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

How long does it take to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

On average, it takes 22h 58m to fly from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport if you fly out of Washington, D.C. (the most popular airport in Washington, D.C.) and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport). If you’re flying out of Baltimore and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 26h.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 25m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) was the most common stop: 37% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 27m.

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There are 7 operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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CMB

42h 05m

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4:10 am - 5:24 pm

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22h 44m

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$1,141Etihad Airways

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57h 16m

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39h 12m

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38h 15m

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39h 05m

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42h 15m

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Aug 4

DCA2:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

57h 16m

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CMB9:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 15

CMB5:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

39h 12m

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DCA11:02 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,142

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Aug 4

DCA2:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

57h 16m

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CMB9:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 15

CMB5:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

39h 12m

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DCA11:02 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,202

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Nov 10

DCA2:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

57h 15m

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CMB9:45 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

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CMB4:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

36h 32m

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DCA6:57 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,231

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Aug 19

DCA5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

42h 05m

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CMB4:10 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 44m

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$1,141

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Aug 1

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 15m

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$1,144

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Jul 23

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 15m

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CMB2:55 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

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39h 05m

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Fri 8/7

2:53 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 17m

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8:20 pm-8:24 pm

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8:20 pm-8:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/3

9:00 pm-2:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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10:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop31h 45m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

3:10 pm-3:00 am

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/8

9:10 am-9:45 am

3 stops34h 05m

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/2

4:00 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/9

3:35 am-8:16 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,175

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BWI - CMB

BWICMB

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops42h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/3

12:50 am-6:46 am

2 stops39h 26m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. during March instead. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in March, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $752.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,094 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,052 on momondo.

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As of June 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 23% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 19h 15m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?
A flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl will travel around 8919.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 19h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
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Based on momondo bookings for flights between Washington, D.C. and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the leading airline is Etihad Airways, making up 49% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Qatar Airways with 29%, Turkish Airlines with 12%, and JetBlue with 5%.

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