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— CMB
14 May — 21 May1
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 14 April 2026.

Thu 6/819:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Sun 23/822:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 10/4$1,337
Tue 21/719:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops55h 55m
Air China
Tue 28/722:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 14/4$1,546
Sat 7/1120:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 05m
Air China
Sat 21/1122:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops59h 30m
Air China
Deal found 12/4$1,577
Sun 22/1120:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops32h 05m
Air China
Mon 4/122:25
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 30m
Air China
Deal found 10/4$1,593
Mon 17/813:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Tue 8/900:05
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,595
Sat 23/509:45
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop39h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 18/622:10
CMB
-
AKL
3 stops35h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,621
Tue 18/819:30
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops31h 55m
Air China
Tue 8/922:15
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops35h 45m
Air China
Deal found 13/4$1,631
Tue 18/813:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 7/900:05
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop16h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,634
Thu 6/813:00
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 23/811:20
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop17h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,639
Mon 1/616:25
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops30h 10m
Air India
Mon 8/617:05
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops25h 00m
Air India
Deal found 12/4$1,644
Tue 4/800:25
AKL
-
CMB
1 stop29h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 23/811:20
CMB
-
AKL
1 stop17h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,649
Mon 11/509:00
AKL
-
CMB
2 stops37h 35m
Air India
Mon 8/608:00
CMB
-
AKL
2 stops34h 05m
Air India
Deal found 12/4$1,658

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 14 April 2026.

Return from

$1,621

One-way from

$818

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,841
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/5-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 50m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($253 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

16:25-16:05

2 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

17:05-00:35

2 stops25h 00m

$1,644

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

09:45-18:20

3 stops63h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/9

20:30-17:30

1 stop38h 30m

$1,819
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/9

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/9

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,836

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

06:00-10:05

2 stops34h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/7

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,921

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

10:40-18:20

3 stops62h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

22:10-17:30

2 stops36h 50m

$2,040

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

09:45-18:20

3 stops63h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/8

22:10-17:30

2 stops36h 50m

$2,106

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

10:40-18:20

3 stops62h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

20:30-17:30

1 stop38h 30m

$2,142

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

06:00-20:15

2 stops20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/5

21:15-16:50

2 stops37h 05m

$2,160
Cheapest one-way

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

20:05-09:40

2 stops44h 05m

$728

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

20:40-09:40

3 stops43h 30m

$781

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Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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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 10 April 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 14 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Malaysia Airlines, andAir China 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
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,495 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
7.3
Good
146 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
202 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,495 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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 $790, while return flights cost around $342.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $348, however they can be found for as little as $342.

  • 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 (16 hours 0 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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