Airline
Etihad Airways (EY)
Etihad links Colombo with Abu Dhabi, feeding dense schedules into Europe, the US, and the Middle East.
Why travelers choose Etihad Airways
- •Abu Dhabi hub links Colombo to Europe, US, and GCC.
- •Family-friendly policies with bassinets and seating assistance.
- •Transparent change fees and fare holds on eligible tickets.
Fare families
Economy Value
Checked bag included with standard change fees.
- •23–30kg checked baggage
- •Seat selection for a fee until check-in
- •Changes allowed with fee; refunds per fare rules
Economy Choice Plus
More flexibility and seat selection included.
- •30kg checked plus earlier seat selection
- •Mileage earning at higher rate
- •Lower change fees; partial refunds on many fares
Business
Premium cabin with lounge access and flexible rules.
- •40kg+ baggage with priority handling
- •Lounge, fast track, and higher mileage accrual
- •Flexible changes with minimal penalties
Key policies
Baggage allowance
Economy deals include 23–30kg; Choice Plus and Business include 40–50kg. Piece concept on select routes; exact allowance shown at booking.
Change policy
Choice Plus and premium fares allow flexible date moves; Value/Deal fares charge fees. Name changes restricted; refunds follow fare rules.
Check-in
Web and app check-in open 30h before departure (24h for US). CMB counters typically close 60 minutes prior.
Colombo (CMB) network
Etihad Airways operating flights touching CMB
Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.
From Colombo (CMB)
CMB → DXB
Flight EY 203 • Daily
CMB → SIN
Flight EY 468 • Daily
CMB → LHR
Flight EY 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri
To Colombo (CMB)
DXB → CMB
Flight EY 204 • Daily
SIN → CMB
Flight EY 469 • Daily
LHR → CMB
Flight EY 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat