Cheap flights from Nelson, New Zealand to Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Key info about flying to Colombo

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

Check-in for a flight from Nelson to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C24°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
164
days per year

14 day forecast

Tuesday
3 Dec
89%
29°C26°C
10 Dec
28°C24°C
Wednesday
4 Dec
89%
29°C24°C
11 Dec
28°C24°C
Thursday
5 Dec
88%
28°C25°C
12 Dec
89%
27°C25°C
Friday
6 Dec
88%
28°C25°C
13 Dec
87%
28°C25°C
Saturday
7 Dec
89%
28°C25°C
14 Dec
88%
28°C26°C
Sunday
8 Dec
28°C24°C
15 Dec
83%
28°C25°C
Monday
9 Dec
88%
28°C25°C
16 Dec
88%
29°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and Emirates. Nelson and Colombo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting World's End, Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Galle Fort, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, and Ancient City of Polonnaruwa.

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