Cheap Flights from Colombo to Riyadh
Cheap Flights from Colombo to Riyadh
Looking for cheap flights from Colombo to Riyadh? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Colombo to Riyadh vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 25,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Colombo to Riyadh for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
CMB - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $142.1
2026-11-06
CMB - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $142.1
2026-11-07
CMB - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $142.1
2026-11-08
CMB - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $142.1
2026-11-09
CMB - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $142.1
2026-11-10
CMB - RUH
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $142.1
Colombo to Riyadh flight facts
Distance
2,511 mi
4,040 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h 30m
Riyadh is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Airports in Colombo
CMB · Bandaranaike Intl Colombo
Airports in Riyadh
RUH · King Khaled Intl
Premium cabin flights from Colombo to Riyadh
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
CMB - RUH
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 50,000 Pts + $142.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
CMB - RUH
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 50,000 Pts + $142.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
CMB - RUH
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 50,000 Pts + $142.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
CMB - RUH
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 50,000 Pts + $142.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
CMB - RUH
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 50,000 Pts + $142.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
CMB - RUH
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 50,000 Pts + $142.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 34,000 Pts or $82
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh
From Pts or $277
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
From Pts or $243
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Colombo to Riyadh depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Colombo to Riyadh.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Colombo to Riyadh.
Colombo and Riyadh are about 2,511 miles (4,040 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,511-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Riyadh is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Departures from Colombo: Bandaranaike Intl Colombo (CMB). Arrivals in Riyadh: King Khaled Intl (RUH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Riyadh, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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