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$701+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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— CMB
14 Sep — 21 Sep1
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 15 August 2026.

Fri 4/908:25 -
2 stops39h 55m
Thu 3/1219:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 12/8$1,620
Tue 8/921:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Tue 15/920:30 -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 11/8$1,624
Thu 3/921:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Wed 9/920:30 -
1 stop36h 35m
Deal found 13/8$1,627
Thu 19/1110:00 -
2 stops61h 10m
Thu 3/1222:15 -
2 stops48h 45m
Deal found 12/8$1,629
Tue 27/1008:00 -
2 stops42h 30m
Tue 3/1120:20 -
2 stops49h 20m
Deal found 11/8$1,634
Fri 23/1022:00 -
3 stops30h 40m
Sat 21/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 10/8$1,641
Sun 22/1109:50 -
2 stops18h 50m
Thu 3/1219:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 12/8$1,646
Tue 20/1020:30 -
2 stops31h 55m
Fri 20/1122:25 -
2 stops35h 30m
Deal found 10/8$1,648
Tue 1/921:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Tue 8/922:10 -
2 stops58h 55m
Deal found 12/8$1,653
Mon 21/920:55 -
2 stops27h 25m
Tue 27/1019:50 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 14/8$1,656
Thu 19/1120:05 -
2 stops33h 15m
Thu 3/1219:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 12/8$1,660

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 15 August 2026.

Return from

$1,620

One-way from

$701

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,697
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/9-3/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/9
  • 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 ($242 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 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 15 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/1

13:15-08:45

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/1

18:50-06:50

1 stop28h 30m

$1,962

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/10

06:00-09:25

3 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/10

22:50-05:30

3 stops23h 10m

$1,986

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

06:00-23:35

2 stops25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

11:15-12:15

1 stop17h 30m

$1,989

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/11

09:25-23:30

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

00:45-15:35

1 stop31h 20m

$2,119
Fastest return journey

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

13:45-23:35

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

$2,119

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/9

07:10-17:50

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/10

19:50-21:50

2 stops18h 30m

$2,195

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

09:25-23:30

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

00:45-23:35

1 stop15h 20m

$2,345

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/1

21:05-18:25

2 stops28h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/1

20:15-00:05

3 stops44h 20m

$2,381

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/1

21:05-18:25

2 stops28h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/1

20:15-00:05

3 stops44h 20m

$2,381
Cheapest one-way

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/9

21:00-21:10

3 stops54h 40m

$746

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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 15 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Air China, 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
1,583 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Air China
7.4
Good
160 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,583 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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, Jetstar 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 $329, while return flights cost around $343.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $349, however they can be found for as little as $343.

  • 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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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