Cheap flights from Chengdu to Colombo from £192

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Sun, May 17
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£192
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Tue, May 12
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£215
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Wed, May 13
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£219
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Sat, May 16
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£236
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Thu, May 14
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£238
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Fri, May 15
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£240
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Sat, May 16 – Mon, May 18
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£400
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Thu, May 14 – Sat, May 16
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£447
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Thu, May 14 – Tue, May 19
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB
£474
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Sat, May 16 – Tue, May 19
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£192

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£689

Cheapest round-trip

£400

Average round-trip

£514

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Colombo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Colombo is served by Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), located approximately 32 km north of the city center. This is Sri Lanka's main international gateway, handling the vast majority of international flights. Various airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport shuttles, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 45 minutes to over 2 hours depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours on the Colombo-Negombo road.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

Rs 3,500-Rs 4,500 (fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and fixed pricing

45-90 min

Rs 2,500-Rs 4,000 (app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-120 min

Rs 150-Rs 200 (to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

50-90 min

Rs 500-Rs 800 (air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD))

every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

45-90 min

Rs 5,000-Rs 8,000 (sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-90 min

Rs 2,800-Rs 4,500 (app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

familiar app experience

Notes:

  • Prices in LKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic between the airport and Colombo city center can be very heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Pre-paid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall and offer fixed rates to various destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local mobile data or WiFi to function.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Colombo

Depart from
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3633 km
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chengdu to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
Air China
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
Air China
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Air China
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Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Air China
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chengdu to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Sichuan AirlinesCSC3UYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Colombo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February31°C23°C
March31°C25°C
April31°C26°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C25°C
July28°C25°C
August28°C25°C
September28°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
26 Apr
84%
31°C27°C
3 May
89%
30°C27°C
Monday
27 Apr
87%
30°C27°C
4 May
89%
30°C28°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
89%
30°C27°C
5 May
82%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
6 May
88%
29°C27°C
Thursday
30 Apr
31°C28°C
7 May
82%
31°C28°C
Friday
1 May
86%
31°C28°C
8 May
86%
30°C27°C
Saturday
2 May
85%
31°C28°C
9 May
89%
30°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, or Chengdu Shuangliu International when they travel from Chengdu to Colombo. The distance between Chengdu and Colombo is 3633 km. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and Air China. Chengdu and Colombo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and World's End, Sri Lanka.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chengdu to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chengdu and Colombo takes around 5.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chengdu and Colombo?
The flight distance between Chengdu and Colombo is 3633 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chengdu and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Chengdu and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chengdu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chengdu and Shanghai, Manchester, Beijing, Bangkok, Lhasa, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, San Francisco, Kunming, Osaka, Singapore, Hangzhou, Los Angeles, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Bali, Auckland, Zhangjiajie.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.
What airports are near Chengdu?
The main airport in Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International. It is also served by Chengdu Shuangliu International, Yibin Caiba, Mianyang Nanjiao, Luzhou Yunlong, Nanchong Gaoping.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Chengdu and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Chengdu and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Air China.
When’s the best time to travel between Chengdu and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chengdu and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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