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Cheap flights from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

WLG — CMB
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or July, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) 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 27 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,956
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,477). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WLG to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 27 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 5.3 km from the city centre, Wellington is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Wellington. Booking flights from Wellington (WLG) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 4 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,472, Air New Zealand will fly you from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,571 and $2,103, respectively. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to Colombo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $700). Flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,477). 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.

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Fly from Wellington to Colombo on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Wellington to Colombo

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,472Average$1,983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,571Average$1,975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,103Average$2,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,311Average$2,624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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