Cheap flights from Shanghai to Colombo
Choose between SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, or China Eastern Airlines to find the best price
The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Shanghai and Colombo have 41 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting World's End, Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort, and Sigiriya - Sri Lanka.
Weekly flights
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 2 | 6 | 21 | 8 | - | 4 | - |
Check-in for a flight from Shanghai to Colombo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
| SriLankan Airlines | ALK | UL | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Malaysia Airlines | MAS | MH | Yes | Unknown | No |
| China Eastern Airlines | CES | MU | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Spring Airlines | CQH | 9C | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Juneyao Airlines | DKH | HO | Yes | Unknown | No |
Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing Capital International, Tianjin Binhai International, Haikou Meilan International, Guilin Liangjiang International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Lanzhou Zhongchuan International, Jieyang Chaoshan International, Zhangjiajie Hehua International, Quanzhou Jinjiang International, Baotou, Huai an Lianshui.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and Velana International, Sabiha Gökçen International, Heathrow, Dubai International, Don Mueang International, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Ngurah Rai International, Vienna International Airport, Milan–Malpensa, Singapore Changi, Cairo International.
Which airports are there in Shanghai?
Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Bentota River SPB, Mawella Lagoon, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB, Sigiriya, Koggala, Kandy Polgolla Reservoir SPB, Gregory Lake SPB, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB.
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