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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.270 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 270 €, select.
Colombo.274 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 274 €, select.
Colombo.277 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 May, returning Thu, 26 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 17 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 277 €, select.
Colombo.288 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 22 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 288 €, select.
Colombo.295 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Mon, 3 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 295 €, select.
Colombo.297 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 297 €, select.
Colombo.299 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Tue, 26 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 299 €, select.
Colombo.299 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From 299 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai Pudong to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from 465 €
May
from 270 €
Jun
from 274 €
Jul
from 372 €
Aug
from 299 €
Sep
from 301 €
Oct
from 288 €
Nov
from 382 €
Dec
from 368 €
Jan
from 432 €
Feb
from 531 €
Mar
from 466 €

Direct flights from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo

Alternative Shanghai Pudong to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found270 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time7 hrs, 14 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo is 270 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo.
China Eastern and SriLankan Airlines fly direct from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo.
As of April 2025, there are 30 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from 270 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Colombo on Saturday, 10 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, AirAsia X and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo is 6 hours 53 minutes.

  • Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Shanghai, where Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located. Colombo operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). There are 16 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PVG to CMB is the 00:20 SriLankan Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 14:25 with China Eastern.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from PVG to Colombo.

  • Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can get a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo. Begin your trip at PVG and land at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • China Eastern is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing flights from PVG to Colombo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • You will need an e-visa for Sri Lanka if you hold a passport from China and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.

  • PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 49 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near PVG:

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Colombo

  • 119 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo. Return flights start from 270 €. These prices can change based on demand.

  • Get cheap tickets from PVG to Colombo by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from PVG to Colombo. There's no need to look every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 39 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour and 16 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo. Book one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. After your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from PVG to Colombo:

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Travel to Colombo during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Or, book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • Before you book a flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from PVG to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.

More about Colombo

  • After locking in your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are a couple of top attractions to add to your Colombo itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Viharamahadevi Park.

Complete your Colombo trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo isn't our only cool trick. Check out our car rentals in Colombo and explore on your own terms. We search for deals from trusted car rental providers and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare offers and then book with no fees.

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