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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Athens.$855 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $855, select.
Athens.$884 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 10 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Athens International on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $884, select.
Athens.$938 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov, returning Wed, 3 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $938, select.
Athens.$940 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Athens International on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $940, select.
Athens.$988 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Dec, returning Thu, 1 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 19 Dec, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Athens International on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.
Athens.$988 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan, returning Sat, 31 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Athens International on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $988, select.
Athens.$1,056 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Athens International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,056, select.
Athens.$1,108 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Athens International on Sun, 28 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,108, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International flights are currently cheapest in November.
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Dec
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Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Athens International.

Colombo to Athens: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$854
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International is $855. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $855.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Athens International Airport on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and Athens International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Athens International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Athens is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Gulf Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Athens is UTC+2, which is three hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.

  • Leave enough time to make your CMB to ATH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between CMB and ATH:

    • Sharjah International Airport

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight is $450. A round-trip fare is currently $855. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • To score cheap tickets from CMB to ATH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CMB to ATH.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Of all flights leaving Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To reach Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near CMB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • If you're getting in on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near ATH:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice to explore Athens and beyond.

  • For the best deal, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before travelling.

Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Athens in January.

  • The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from CMB to ATH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.

Explore more of Greece

  • You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its popular sights. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Larisa is another must-experience destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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