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— CMB
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka

Sat 14/1122:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sat 28/1122:35 -
2 stops34h 30m
Deal found 8/9$1,628
Fri 13/1122:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sat 14/1122:35 -
2 stops36h 25m
Deal found 5/9$1,631
Thu 22/1017:30 -
2 stops35h 55m
Thu 5/1119:50 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 7/9$1,658
Fri 16/1022:00 -
1 stop28h 30m
Sat 7/1120:20 -
1 stop36h 45m
Deal found 7/9$1,667
Mon 12/1020:55 -
2 stops28h 25m
Sat 31/1019:50 -
2 stops19h 50m
Deal found 9/9$1,670
Thu 15/1017:15 -
1 stop31h 05m
Sun 13/1219:30 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 9/9$1,679

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Return from

$1,628

One-way from

$721

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,966
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 14/11-28/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 30/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($228 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

22:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$723

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

17:45-16:30

2 stops30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/2

18:50-06:50

2 stops28h 30m

$1,821

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/11

06:00-23:25

2 stops24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

00:45-06:55

1 stop22h 40m

$2,093

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/11

19:15-23:25

2 stops35h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$2,130

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

10:10-23:25

1 stop20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$2,197

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/10

21:10-10:15

2 stops44h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/10

02:05-11:15

1 stop25h 40m

$2,370

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

21:05-10:15

2 stops44h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/11

21:50-11:15

1 stop29h 55m

$2,378

AucklandColombo

AKL Auckland Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

16:20-01:05

2 stops40h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/10

02:40-19:30

2 stops33h 20m

$2,380

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Sri Lanka takes 27 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Sri Lanka are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $1,547
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,426
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,085
Air China
Air China
From $1,196

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Sri Lanka are China Eastern, Air China and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Air China, andQatar Airways to Sri Lanka have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Air China
7.5
Good
164 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
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
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
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
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,599 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
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

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $431, while return flights cost around $345.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $351, however they can be found for as little as $345.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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