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.

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Colombo (CMB) network

Etihad Airways operating flights touching CMB

Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight EY 203 • Daily

4h 15m
08:55 → 12:10 Nonstop, morning departure

CMB → SIN

Flight EY 468 • Daily

4h 30m
10:45 → 17:45 Nonstop, widebody

CMB → LHR

Flight EY 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight EY 204 • Daily

4h 15m
14:20 → 20:35 Nonstop, evening arrival

SIN → CMB

Flight EY 469 • Daily

3h 40m
19:20 → 21:00 Nonstop, premium-heavy

LHR → CMB

Flight EY 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

10h 45m
21:55 → 12:40+1 1 stop via hub