Cheap flights to Colombo
Flights to Colombo in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise |
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| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1,260 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
| Return from | $1,462 | From Auckland Intl to Colombo |
| One-way from | $776 | One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Colombo (CMB) |
Cheap flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport in May, June 2022
The best prices found for LK1 flights for May, June
Auckland Intl
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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41h 25mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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47h 05mEtihad Airways
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36h 45mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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40h 20mEtihad Airways
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50h 30mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Bandaranaike Intl Airport 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport found for this year
Auckland Intl
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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21h 40mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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16h 40mSriLankan Airlines
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21h 45mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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21h 45mQantas Airways
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21h 45mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Last minute flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Late deals on return flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport, departing today and this week
Auckland Intl
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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41h 25mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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47h 05mEtihad Airways
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29h 10mColombo Bandaranaike Intl
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15h 50mMultiple Airlines
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Can I fly to Colombo from New Zealand right now?
Most visitors from New Zealand need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from New Zealand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Colombo.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from New Zealand are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.
Documents
Health Insurance - Travelers must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $75,000 for up to 1 month.
Electronic Travel Authorization - The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required for visa-exempt visitors entering Sri Lanka. It is an online application. If approved, you'll receive your eTA confirmation electronically. When you arrive in Sri Lanka, border crossing will ask for your passport and check their electronic records to ensure you have the proper visas. eTA is electronically linked to your passport and valid for up to 30 days. When you receive a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.
Can I fly back to New Zealand from Colombo?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to New Zealand.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering New Zealand.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?
The cheapest ticket to Colombo found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$1,961
February
$1,781
March
$1,831
April
$1,860
May
$1,676
June
$1,842
July
$1,522
August
$1,590
September
$1,716
October
$1,738
November
$1,657
December
$1,927
July is currently the cheapest month to fly to Colombo. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
When is the best time to fly to Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average Colombo flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month
AKL - CMB Price | $1,522 - $2,243 |
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CMB Temperature | 27 - 28 °C |
CMB Rainfall | 60 - 350 mm |
When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?
Booking 43 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.
How long is the flight 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.
Are there any direct flights to Colombo?
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.
What is the best way to get to the city centre from the Colombo airport?
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).
What is a good idea for places I can visit and things I can do when I am in Colombo?
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.
What are the visa and passport requirements for visiting Colombo?
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.