Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.

Question 4

What airports are near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.

Question 5

What airports are near Christchurch?

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The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Christchurch with Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Qantas, AirAsia, Air New Zealand.

Question 7

When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Christchurch, 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.

Question 8

What flights operate between Colombo and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Colombo and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 9

How many airports are there near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala

Question 10

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Hokitika, Timaru.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Christchurch depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Christchurch arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Colombo and Christchurch depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Colombo and Christchurch arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£358
Cheapest round-trip	£625
Average round-trip	£961
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Jetstar Airways

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Purple Line Bus	25-40 min	$8.50; adult fare; Metrocard users pay less	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	15-25 min	$45 – $65; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Ride-hailing (Uber)	15-25 min	$30 – $55; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Private Transfer / Shuttle	15-30 min	$35 – $80; pre-booked; price varies by provider	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups or families
Rental Car	15-25 min	$40 – $120; daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider	on-demand (traffic dependent)	exploring the region

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Qantas	QFA	QF	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	21°C	12°C
February	21°C	12°C
March	19°C	10°C
April	16°C	8°C
May	14°C	6°C
June	11°C	4°C
July	10°C	3°C
August	11°C	4°C
September	13°C	4°C
October	15°C	6°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	19°C	10°C

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