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

Currently priced at $1,650, Emirates will fly you from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,704 and $1,981, respectively. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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

Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

When flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	$1,847
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Average price	$2,256

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Mon 26/4

19:40-17:50

2 stops28h 40m

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Wed 31/12

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Mon 26/4

17:10-17:50

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00:00-06:30

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Wed 27/1

08:55-21:10

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$1,900

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06:00-22:30

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00:35-14:45

1 stop30h 40m

$2,085

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Sun 14/3

21:15-23:30

2 stops33h 45m

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00:50-16:25

2 stops33h 05m

$2,203

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Sat 27/2

12:50-23:30

2 stops18h 10m

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00:45-14:45

2 stops30h 30m

$2,256

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Sun 24/1

16:00-15:55

2 stops31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/1

01:45-15:30

2 stops30h 15m

$2,438

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Sat 23/1

16:30-16:20

2 stops31h 20m

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WLG Wellington - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Sat 23/1

16:00-16:20

2 stops31h 50m

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Fri 29/1

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2 stops30h 15m

$2,472

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

Booking 54 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,914). Flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,009). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $2,089 and $2,420 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,847 on Multiple Airlines (3 Mar–23 Mar).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

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8.2

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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

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Very Good

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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

Emirates

8.1

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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

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8.0

Very Good

682 reviews

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8.2

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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

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7.5

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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

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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.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Departing from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 33h 45m. There are 10937 km between Wellington and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,650, Emirates will fly you from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,704 and $1,981, respectively. These flights start at 27% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,914). Flying from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,009). 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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Booking 54 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.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $2,089 and $2,420 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,847 on Multiple Airlines (3 Mar–23 Mar).

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Wellington to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $2,089 and $2,420 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,847 on Multiple Airlines (3 Mar–23 Mar).