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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $2,030

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ZQN — CMB
24 Apr — 1 May1
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Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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Average price

$2,937

Round-trip from

$1,622
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From Queenstown Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in April. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Queenstown in May are about $2,298 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $1,450.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (ZQN - CMB)?

When flying from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the evening.

Cheap Emirates flights from Queenstown to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Queenstown and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,416 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Sun 13/1016:25ZQN - CMB
2 stops40h 10mEmirates
Thu 31/1008:55CMB - ZQN
2 stops47h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/4$2,234
Thu 23/514:05ZQN - CMB
3 stops57h 00mEmirates
Mon 27/510:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops51h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,408
Thu 23/514:05ZQN - CMB
3 stops41h 30mEmirates
Mon 27/517:35CMB - ZQN
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,410
Thu 23/515:25ZQN - CMB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Mon 27/510:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops51h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,423
Thu 23/520:20ZQN - CMB
2 stops35h 15mEmirates
Mon 27/517:35CMB - ZQN
2 stops43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,427

Cheap Queenstown to Colombo flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Queenstown to Colombo specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,416 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Thu 23/514:05ZQN - CMB
3 stops57h 00mEmirates
Mon 27/510:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops51h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,408
Thu 23/514:05ZQN - CMB
3 stops57h 00mEmirates
Sun 26/502:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops34h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,410
Thu 23/515:25ZQN - CMB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Sun 26/503:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops28h 55mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,423
Thu 23/515:25ZQN - CMB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Sun 26/503:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops28h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,427

Queenstown to Colombo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Queenstown and Colombo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,416 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Sun 13/1018:00ZQN - CMB
2 stops37h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 30/1000:45CMB - ZQN
2 stops30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,030
Sun 13/1016:25ZQN - CMB
3 stops33h 35mEmirates
Thu 31/1020:15CMB - ZQN
3 stops35h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/4$2,234
Sun 13/1016:25ZQN - CMB
3 stops38h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 30/1000:45CMB - ZQN
3 stops36h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/4$2,369
Thu 23/514:05ZQN - CMB
3 stops57h 00mEmirates
Mon 27/510:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops51h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,408
Thu 23/514:05ZQN - CMB
3 stops57h 00mEmirates
Mon 27/520:35CMB - ZQN
3 stops35h 25mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,410
Thu 23/515:25ZQN - CMB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Mon 27/510:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops51h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,423
Thu 23/515:25ZQN - CMB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Sun 26/503:05CMB - ZQN
2 stops28h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,427

One-way flights to Colombo from Queenstown

Search for one-way flight options from Queenstown to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,416 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Thu 1/807:20ZQN - CMB
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,471
Thu 1/814:05ZQN - CMB
3 stops34h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$7,367

Find flights from Queenstown to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 119,416 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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Queenstown IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops37h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/10

2 stops30h 35m

$2,030

Queenstown IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops40h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 31/10

2 stops47h 15m

$2,234

Queenstown IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/10

3 stops38h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/10

3 stops36h 20m

$2,369

Queenstown IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/5

3 stops57h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/5

2 stops51h 05m

$2,408

Queenstown IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/5

3 stops41h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/5

2 stops38h 25m

$2,410

Queenstown IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/5

2 stops37h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/5

2 stops51h 05m

$2,423

Queenstown IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

ZQN - CMB

ZQNCMB

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/5

2 stops35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/5

2 stops43h 35m

$2,427

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Colombo by month

Plan your trip from Queenstown to Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Queenstown to Colombo is currently $5,419 while a return flight costs $2,329. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $960). Flying from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,562). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,778

February

$1,639

March

$1,622

April

$1,761

May

$1,671

June

$1,763

July

$1,810

August

$1,724

September

$1,795

October

$1,726

November

$1,871

December

$2,640

Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

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 19 April 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Queenstown Intl (ZQN), located 6.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 4 airlines have flights from Queenstown Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Queenstown Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

  • Can I find flights from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $2,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $2,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $2,030, but on average you can expect to pay $2,329.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,030, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,234 and $2,369, respectively. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Consider Emirates, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What does ZQN to CMB mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Queenstown Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ZQN to CMB flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Colombo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Queenstown to Colombo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Queenstown to Colombo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Queenstown to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Queenstown to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Colombo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Queenstown to Colombo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Queenstown to Colombo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Queenstown to Colombo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Queenstown to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/4.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,481Average$1,884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,910Average$2,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,119Average$2,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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