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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Athens.$529 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 22, returning Sun, Apr 26.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Apr 22, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Athens International on Sun, Apr 26, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $529, select.
Athens.$542 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 11, returning Sun, Mar 22.Round-trip flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Mar 11, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Athens International on Sun, Mar 22, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.
Athens.$550 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 27, returning Sun, Mar 15.Round-trip flight with SalamAir and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, Feb 27, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Athens International on Sun, Mar 15, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $550, select.
Athens.$615 per passenger.Departing Thu, Mar 26, returning Sun, Apr 12.Round-trip flight with SalamAir and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Mar 26, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departing from Athens International on Sun, Apr 12, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.
Athens.$633 per passenger.Departing Mon, May 25, returning Thu, Jun 11.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, May 25, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Athens International on Thu, Jun 11, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $633, select.
Athens.$644 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 12, returning Thu, Feb 19.Round-trip flight with SriLankan Airlines and Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Feb 12, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Athens International on Thu, Feb 19, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.
Athens.$648 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Athens International on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $648, select.
Athens.$651 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 4, returning Sun, Sep 27.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Athens International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departing from Athens International on Sun, Sep 27, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $651, 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 April.
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Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International: Alternative routes

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International is $529. 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 $529.
There are no flights flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Athens International is usually April.
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, April 22, 2026.
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, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Athens International.

Traveling 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 traveling 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 $235. A round-trip fare is currently $529. 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 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

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

  • Get your vacation 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 traveling.

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

  • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometers 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 kilometers 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 kilometers north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.

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