Nestled along the shores of the Indian Ocean, Colombo pulsates with a vibrant mix of cultural influences, reflecting its rich history as a bustling port city. This dynamic metropolis in Sri Lanka entices visitors with its fusion of modernity and tradition, evident in its bustling markets, colonial-era architecture, and spicy street food stalls. Wander through the bustling streets lined with colorful tuk-tuks, explore ancient temples and towering skyscrapers standing side by side, or unwind on the golden sands of nearby beaches. Colombo beckons travelers to immerse themselves in its diverse tapestry of sights, sounds, and flavors, promising an unforgettable urban adventure.
The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is typically in September.
The best price we found is for $1,151 from Auckland to Colombo.
Some popular airlines include: SriLankan Airlines, Sounds Air, Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, AirAsia, Air New Zealand.
A good price for a flight to Colombo is $1036 - $1266.
Some popular airports near Colombo include Bandaranaike International Airport (also known as Colombo Airport), Ratmalana Airport, and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
The flight to Colombo (CMB) is roughly 15 hours 34 minutes and 6,787 miles (10,922 kilometres) from Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL).
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Traditional temple & education center
Scenic waterfront area with food stalls
Laid-back park for outdoor activities
Square with a statue-topped fountain
Historic mosque with unique architecture
Historical artifacts in a grand building
Lake with a scenic island & a temple
Buddhist temple complex on Beira Lake
Prominent tower & symbolic landmark
Unique group of shopping stalls on lake
Museum in a former governor's residence
Posh venue for gambling & entertainment
Informal market for produce & attire
Notable 17th-century Protestant church
Historic building & president's office
Architect's residence with house tours
Lighthouse and clock tower
Distinguished golf club with 18 holes
Local contemporary gallery with 2 rooms
Gallery with works by local artists
Grand 19th-century Roman Catholic church
Buddhist temple with a white stupa
City-center seaside walkway & park
1800s Catholic church with a reliquary
Temple and architecture
Clock tower
Buddhist temple with eclectic design
Early 20th-century Buddhist temple
Basic casino with table games & a buffet
Entertainment complex with eats
Casino and poker
Prominent temple with famous paintings
Landmark lighthouse with coastal views
Park and garden and beach
Distinctive red & white mosque
Art, museum and modern art
Temple and architecture
Beach
Architecture
Maritime museum and museum
Theater & art gallery with a cafe
Urban retreat with a temple & small lake
Educational planetarium & workshops
Hindu temple with colorful carvings
Architecture
Market
Landscaped zoo with a butterfly garden
Art
Currency exhibits & ancient coin display
Historic building with shops & eateries
Historic temple with vivid frescoes
Waterfront park with a food court
Art
Art and art museum
Museum devoted to Sri Lankan heroes
Ocean retreat for swimming & basking
Serene wetlands with paths & bird life
Beach
Lake and wetland
Pilgrimage site with a holy bodhi tree
Playful museum with puppets & shows
Lush nature park with tranquil pathways
Cultural village museum & craft center
Aquarium with underwater viewing
Museum
Park and garden
Park and garden
Aquarium
Safari, elephant, nature reserve, wildlife and nature
Park and garden
Temple and history
Vintage aircraft & aviation history
Beach
Temple and buddhism
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Flights from Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,787 miles (10,922 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 34 minutes.
Flights from Christchurch, New Zealand - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,692 miles (10,769 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 22 minutes.
Flights from Wellington, New Zealand - Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,800 miles (10,944 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 36 minutes.
Flights from Queenstown, New Zealand - Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,513 miles (10,482 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 58 minutes.
Flights from Dunedin, New Zealand - Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,589 miles (10,605 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 8 minutes.
Flights from Taupo, New Zealand - Taupo Airport (TUO) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,862 miles (11,043 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 44 minutes.
Flights from Gisborne, New Zealand - Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,964 miles (11,207 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 58 minutes.
Flights from Hokitika, New Zealand - Hokitika Airport (HKK) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,610 miles (10,638 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 11 minutes.
Flights from Hamilton, New Zealand - Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,819 miles (10,974 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 39 minutes.
Flights from Kerikeri, New Zealand - Bay of Islands Airport (KKE) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,731 miles (10,832 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Kaitaia, New Zealand - Kaitaia Airport (KAT) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,695 miles (10,774 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 22 minutes.
Flights from New Plymouth, New Zealand - New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,760 miles (10,879 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 31 minutes.
Flights from Napier/Hastings, New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,905 miles (11,113 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Nelson, New Zealand - Nelson Airport (NSN) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,718 miles (10,812 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 25 minutes.
Flights from Invercargill, New Zealand - Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,503 miles (10,465 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 14 hours 57 minutes.
Flights from Palmerston North, New Zealand - Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,840 miles (11,008 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 42 minutes.
Flights from Rotorua, New Zealand - Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,873 miles (11,061 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 46 minutes.
Flights from Tauranga, New Zealand - Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,865 miles (11,049 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 45 minutes.
Flights from Timaru, New Zealand - Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,631 miles (10,671 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 14 minutes.
Flights from Blenheim, New Zealand - Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,752 miles (10,867 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 30 minutes.
Flights from Whangarei, New Zealand - Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 6,758 miles (10,876 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 15 hours 31 minutes.
From Auckland (AKL), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,151
Depart: 16 May 2024 · Return: 22 May 2024 Price found 28 Mar 2024, 07:01
From Wellington (WLG), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,427
Depart: 03 May 2024 · Return: 18 May 2024 Price found 26 Mar 2024, 10:23
From Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,467
Depart: 26 Apr 2024 · Return: 02 May 2024 Price found 26 Mar 2024, 14:12
From Queenstown (ZQN), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,555
Depart: 05 Nov 2024 · Return: 26 Nov 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 09:50
From Nelson (NSN), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,622
Depart: 11 May 2024 · Return: 27 Jun 2024 Price found 26 Mar 2024, 07:43
From Tauranga (TRG), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,651
Depart: 01 May 2024 · Return: 31 May 2024 Price found 26 Mar 2024, 11:08
From Invercargill (IVC), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,724
Depart: 04 Jun 2024 · Return: 30 Jun 2024 Price found 24 Mar 2024, 21:01
From New Plymouth (NPL), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,871
Depart: 27 Apr 2024 · Return: 16 May 2024 Price found 26 Mar 2024, 23:50
From Dunedin (DUD), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $2,174
Depart: 12 Nov 2024 · Return: 28 Nov 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 20:41
From Blenheim (BHE), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $2,193
Depart: 20 Jul 2024 · Return: 10 Aug 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 00:02
From Napier-Hastings (NPE), New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $2,663
Depart: 19 Dec 2024 · Return: 05 Jan 2025 Price found 24 Mar 2024, 20:22