Cheap flights from Shanghai to Colombo from £178
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?
Getting from Colombo airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Shanghai to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Tuesday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Colombo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| SriLankan Airlines | ALK | UL | Yes |
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes |
| Cathay Pacific | CPA | CX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Colombo
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 30°C | 23°C |
| February | 31°C | 23°C |
| March | 31°C | 25°C |
| April | 31°C | 26°C |
| May | 30°C | 26°C |
| June | 29°C | 25°C |
| July | 28°C | 25°C |
| August | 28°C | 25°C |
| September | 28°C | 25°C |
| October | 29°C | 25°C |
| November | 29°C | 24°C |
| December | 29°C | 23°C |
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