What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Colombo . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $311, while return flights cost around $416.

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $268, however they can be found for as little as $232.

Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 15 minutes).

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

$742+ Flights to Colombo

Flights to Colombo in 2025

Return from	$1,401
One-way from	$742
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,197

Air China
15/2-23/3
4 total stops
68h 45m total
Auckland to Colombo

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5/2
3 total stops
30h 35m total
Auckland to Colombo

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Sat 15/220:30AKL - CMB

2 stops32h 05mAir China

Sun 23/322:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 18/1$1,401

Mon 10/213:30AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 29/300:25CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,413

Sun 23/322:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 11/520:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/1$1,419

Sat 15/206:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/300:10CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,435

Mon 10/214:55AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 1/300:45CMB - AKL

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/1$1,767

Wed 30/413:00AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/500:05CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,771

Sat 23/807:00AKL - CMB

2 stops23h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 5/900:50CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,776

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Sat 15/220:30AKL - CMB

2 stops32h 05mAir China

Sun 23/322:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 18/1$1,401

Mon 10/213:30AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 29/300:25CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,413

Sun 23/322:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 11/520:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/1$1,419

Sat 15/206:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/300:10CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,435

Wed 30/413:00AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/500:05CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,771

Sat 24/508:50AKL - CMB

2 stops21h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 30/700:50CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,785

Tue 4/310:10AKL - CMB

1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 17/300:45CMB - AKL

1 stop25h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/1$1,807

Thu 3/420:35AKL - CMB

3 stops29h 25mEmirates

Tue 8/402:55CMB - AKL

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Deal found 18/1$2,029

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Sat 25/100:55AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 05mSingapore Airlines

Wed 19/200:45CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/1$3,481

Sun 26/122:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Thu 20/220:20CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/1$2,111

Tue 28/101:40AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 24/200:40CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/1$3,191

Wed 29/106:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/200:10CMB - AKL

1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,624

Wed 29/113:30AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 24/200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 19/1$1,896

Wed 29/116:35AKL - CMB

3 stops33h 20mEmirates

Tue 25/222:05CMB - AKL

2 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 19/1$2,134

Sun 9/200:55AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sat 1/300:45CMB - AKL

1 stop30h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/1$2,483

Sun 9/200:55AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 05mAir New Zealand

Sat 1/300:45CMB - AKL

1 stop30h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/1$2,950

Mon 10/213:30AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 29/300:25CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,413

Mon 10/214:55AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 1/300:45CMB - AKL

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/1$1,767

Sat 15/220:30AKL - CMB

2 stops32h 05mAir China

Sun 23/322:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 18/1$1,401

Sat 15/206:05AKL - CMB

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/300:10CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/1$1,435

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Wed 5/216:35AKL - CMB

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$742

Sat 15/314:55AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/1$930

Fri 14/300:55AKL - CMB

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3 stops51h 45mEmirates

Deal found 19/1$1,358

Sat 25/101:40AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

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Find flights to Colombo within your budget

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Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

20:30-21:05

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/3

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,401

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/3

13:30-22:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/3

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,413

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/3

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,419

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

06:05-22:20

1 stop23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

00:10-23:00

1 stop15h 20m

$1,435

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

14:55-23:30

1 stop40h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,767

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,771

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/5

08:50-23:35

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/7

00:50-14:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,785

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/2

16:35-15:40

3 stops30h 35m

$742

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/3

14:55-23:30

1 stop40h 05m

$930

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

00:55-23:30

1 stop30h 05m

$1,216

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When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Booking 34 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Colombo takes 28 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo are China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

China Eastern

From $636

Singapore Airlines

From $952

Malaysia Airlines

From $920

SriLankan Airlines

From $857

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Colombo are China Eastern, Air China and SriLankan Airlines.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern and Emirates to Colombo. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,356 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,356 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,356 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,328 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,356 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

828 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,356 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

277 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,356 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $311, while return flights cost around $416.
How much is a return flight to Colombo?
A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $268, however they can be found for as little as $232.
Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 15 minutes).
Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

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Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

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