$770+ Cheap flights to Colombo

Your particular flight time to Colombo, Sr Lanka, is going to vary based on your departure point from New Zealand. From Auckland International (AKL) on flights to Colombo Bandaranaike International (CMB), Colombo, you should expect a travel time of about 15h 45min whereas if you are travelling from Wellington (WLG), you will have a travel time of about 18h 15min. For those that are departing from Christchurch (CHC), you should expect a travel time of about 19h.

Unfortunately, there are no direct flights to Colombo from anywhere in New Zealand but there are still some great Colombo flight deals that can be had. There is a one-stop flight from Christchurch that has a stopover at Singapore Changi (SIN) and there is also the same one-stop flight from Auckland International. If you will be travelling from Wellington, there is a two-stop flight that has stopovers at Auckland International and Singapore Changi.

There are two or three great options that can get you from the airport to the centre of town when you arrive at the airport in Colombo. There is bus service available aboard Sri Lanka Transport Board buses that make the trip in about 45min for a fare of around 200 LKR (1.50 NZD) or you can also take a train via Sri Lanka Railways that will make the trip in about 2h 45min for a cost of around 200 LKR (1.50 NZD). If you prefer to take a taxi, the trip will take about 32min and you should expect a fare of about 3990 LKR (29 NZD). Finally, you can take a Jayride town car that makes the journey in about 26min for an approximate cost of 3591 LKR (26 NZD).

A beautiful place where you can spend an afternoon is Galle Face Green, which is a waterfront green space that has a number of food stalls to sample. Viharamahadevi Park is a fantastic and relaxing place to visit if you want to take part in some easy-going outdoor activities at a lovely park. To see an amazing piece of architecture in the area, make the trip to Independence Square, which also contains a statue-topped fountain. A really beautiful waterfront spot to visit in this area is Beira Lake, which also contains a scenic island and a temple.

For any citizens of New Zealand who plan on visiting Sri Lanka, you will need a valid passport to enter the country. The passport in question needs to be valid for at least 180 days past your planned date of departure from Sri Lanka. You will also need a visa to travel here and you can get an e-visa from Sri Lanka’s government website for a cost of around 10973 LKR (80 NZD) in about 5 days.

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.

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $129, while return flights cost around $905.

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $812, however they can be found for as little as $561.

For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 30 minutes).

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

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).