Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights
An economy award from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $15. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH): 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 CMB to AUH 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 | $15–60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 20,000 | $125–860 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 20,000 | $48–93 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $43–88 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 36,000 | $125–860 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 39,000 | $15–60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 40,000 | $59.80–454.80 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 48,000 | $65.40–166.40 |
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 CMB to AUH
- 3LAir Arabia Abu DhabiNot in an alliance
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book CMB to AUH 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
CMB to AUH with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kochi (COK)SriLankan Airlines, then Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 2 more
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- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)SriLankan Airlines, then Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 1 more3L
- Via Madurai (IXM)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo
- Via Muscat (MCT)Salam Air, then Etihad Airways and Oman AirOV
- Via Coimbatore (CJB)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo
- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)SriLankan Airlines, then Air India Express and IndiGo
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Mumbai (BOM)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way3L
- Via Karachi (KHI)SriLankan Airlines, then Etihad Airways
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Ahmedabad (AMD)FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines, then Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and 1 more8D3L
- Via Male (MLE)Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and 4 more, then Etihad Airways
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- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)SriLankan Airlines, then Etihad Airways
CMB to AUH: common questions
How many miles does CMB to AUH cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $15. 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 CMB to AUH?
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
How far is Colombo from Abu Dhabi by plane?
Colombo (CMB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH) 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 CMB to AUH 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 Colombo and Abu Dhabi?
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.