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$652+ Cheap flights to Colombo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Colombo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 March 2026.

Wed 18/322:45
AKL
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CMB
2 stops56h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 1/420:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/3$1,114
Sun 15/322:45
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 25m
China Eastern
Sun 29/320:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,116
Mon 27/421:45
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops29h 55m
China Eastern
Mon 4/520:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 27/2$1,132
Wed 18/322:45
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops56h 25m
China Eastern
Wed 25/320:20
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,146
Wed 3/609:10
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop40h 20m
China Eastern
Sun 7/620:30
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,164

Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 2 March 2026.

Return from

$1,116

One-way from

$652

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,569
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 15/3-29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 10m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 30m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 2 March 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/5

10:40-18:20

3 stops62h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

22:10-15:45

2 stops59h 05m

$1,187

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

10:40-21:10

3 stops41h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

22:10-15:45

2 stops59h 05m

$1,189

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/3

22:45-23:40

2 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/3

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,392

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,422

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

10:40-23:40

2 stops44h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/3

20:20-16:45

1 stop36h 55m

$1,579

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/5

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/5

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,579

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

22:10-16:30

3 stops35h 50m

$1,689

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

21:00-18:20

2 stops51h 50m

$660

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

06:15-21:50

3 stops46h 05m

$687

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

22:45-23:40

2 stops56h 25m

$709

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 74 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 2 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, andChina Eastern to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Eastern
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Air China
7.2
Good
139 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
80 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

FAQs about flying to Colombo

  • 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 $214, while return flights cost around $336.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $342, however they can be found for as little as $336.

  • 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 (19 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. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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