Award flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for AUH→CMB. Lowest economy: 12,250 miles + $36.80 (Etihad Guest). Lowest business: 35,000 miles + $36.80 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first: 75,000 miles + $245.80 (Etihad Guest).
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AUH to CMB at a glance
- From
- Abu Dhabi International, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH)
- To
- Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business, via Etihad Guest
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Colombo (CMB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 12,250 pts + $36.80 | Nonstop | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $139.45 | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 316 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | 35,000 pts + $36.80 | 1 stopNonstop from 45,000 pts · Mixed cabin | Etihad Airways (EY), Gulf Air (GF), Malaysia Airlines (MH), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 1 | 327 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Virgin Australia Velocity.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $245.80 | 1 stopMixed cabin | Etihad Airways (EY), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 39 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Etihad Guest | 12,250 pts + $36.80 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $139.45 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 35,000 pts + $36.80 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,250 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 45,000 miles via Etihad Guest, which showed nonstop space on 327 dates.
Best months to fly AUH to CMB on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,250 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (16 dates) | 75,000 · Etihad Guest (5 dates) | |
| 12,250 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 75,000 · Etihad Guest (10 dates) | |
| 12,250 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 75,000 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | |
| 12,250 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 75,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | |
| 12,250 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 75,000 · Etihad Guest (14 dates) | |
| 20,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (30 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (31 dates) | — | |
| 20,000 · Etihad Guest (7 dates) | 35,000 · Etihad Guest (7 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Search AUH to CMBQuestions about AUH to CMB award flights
What's the lowest Abu Dhabi to Colombo award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,250 miles + $36.80 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed economy award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 00:14 UTC). In business, 35,000 miles + $36.80 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed business award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 00:14 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on AUH→CMB?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Etihad Guest (economy 327 dates, business 327 dates, first 39 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 316 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from AUH to CMB?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business, bookable via Etihad Guest. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,250 miles with Etihad Guest.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
Bilt Rewards: Etihad Guest (1:1). Capital One Miles: Etihad Guest (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest AUH→CMB award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 12,250 miles with Etihad Guest (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 35,000 miles with Etihad Guest (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.