Cheap flights from Chengdu to Colombo from £203

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Fri, Aug 7
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB

£203
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Sun, Aug 9
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB

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Sat, Aug 8
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB

£205
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Wed, Aug 5
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB

£205
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Fri, Aug 7 – Tue, Aug 11
Chengdu TFUColombo CMB

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Chengdu TFUColombo CMB

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Getting from Colombo airport to the city center

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.

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 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
1---1---11---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
1---1---11---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
1---1---11---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
1---1---11---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chengdu to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Thai AirAsiaAIQFDNo
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes

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
July29°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
179
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
2 Aug
78%
28°C26°C
9 Aug
85%
27°C26°C
Monday
3 Aug
87%
27°C25°C
10 Aug
83%
28°C26°C
Tuesday
4 Aug
81%
27°C26°C
11 Aug
82%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
5 Aug
84%
27°C26°C
12 Aug
81%
28°C26°C
Thursday
6 Aug
82%
28°C26°C
13 Aug
79%
28°C26°C
Friday
7 Aug
82%
28°C26°C
14 Aug
81%
28°C26°C
Saturday
8 Aug
86%
27°C26°C
15 Aug
54%
28°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, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and Shenzhen Airlines. 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.

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