Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Colombo takes around 7.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Colombo is 5104 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Tokyo, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Xi'an, Manila, Singapore, Osaka, Phuket City, Sanya, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Xiamen.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Manila, Kathmandu, Singapore, Mumbai, Tokyo, Goa, Yangon, Siem Reap, Kuwait City, New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Chennai, Taipei, Pune, Hanoi, Hong Kong.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu.

Question 8

What airports are near Colombo?

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

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Colombo with AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Spring Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Shanghai and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Colombo, 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 13

What flights operate between Shanghai and Colombo?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Colombo, 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 14

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Changzhou Benniu

Question 15

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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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, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 16

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

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

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

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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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Colombo depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Shanghai and Colombo arrive?

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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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$159
Cheapest round-trip	$399
Average round-trip	$574
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Nonstop flights in April	$277 – $636

Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	0 0
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No

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	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C