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748 € Cheap Flights from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake

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Flight deals from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.748 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Auckland International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 748 €, select.
Colombo.803 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 803 €, select.
Colombo.807 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 807 €, select.
Colombo.807 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 807 €, select.
Colombo.808 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Air New Zealand and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 808 €, select.
Colombo.812 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Fri, 15 Aug.Return flight with Qantas and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 812 €, select.
Colombo.813 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Fri, 14 Nov.Return flight with Qantas and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 813 €, select.
Colombo.813 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with Qantas and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 813 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from 920 €
Aug
from 813 €
Sep
from 808 €
Oct
from 816 €
Nov
from 803 €
Dec
from 1.110 €
Jan
from 1.131 €
Feb
from 950 €
Mar
from 807 €
Apr
from 1.017 €
May
from 932 €
Jun
from 963 €

Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Auckland International to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Auckland to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found748 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake is 748 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from 748 €.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Auckland International Airport and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • Colombo is seven hours 30 minutes behind Auckland and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AKL to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AKL and CMB include:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Currently, 290 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 748 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from AKL to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AKL to CMB.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • Of all flights leaving Auckland Airport, 69.31% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • Auckland Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near AKL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • If you're arriving on a late Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CMB:

  • Explore without limits with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and discover more of Colombo and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks in advance.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • February is the busiest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Colombo in April.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Auckland Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka just waiting to be explored. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key highlights.

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