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Cheap flights from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

WLG — CMB
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,702
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Wellington to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Wellington to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 5.3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 4 different airlines.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,494). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Colombo

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,446Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,528Average$2,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,978Average$2,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,243Average$2,583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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