Travelling from Colombo to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Auckland Airport (AKL) leaving from here.
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 7 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to AKL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Colombo to AKL. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
From central Colombo, CMB is approximately 32 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Colombo to Auckland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Auckland Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near AKL:
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Auckland. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 24 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Colombo to Auckland Airport from 357 € or travel return from just 894 €. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To score cheap tickets from Colombo to AKL, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Colombo to Auckland Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Colombo to Auckland Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Auckland, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Colombo to AKL for February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Auckland to range from 15ºC to 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Colombo to Auckland Airport in July when temperatures average between 9ºC and 14ºC.
More about Auckland
After booking your flight from Colombo to Auckland Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Auckland:
One of the best ways to get to know Auckland is to visit its leading attractions. Highlights include Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Complete your Auckland trip with a car rental
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