Search Flights from Canterbury to Colombo

Since there is no airport in the Canterbury region, flights are listed for the nearest city with an airport — Melbourne.

Quick Flight Summary from Canterbury to Colombo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    A$ 835
  • Arrival airports CMB / RML
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    A$ 679

Cheapest flights from Canterbury to Colombo

Best Price

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines
15 Sep, Tue21:30
Melbourne – Colombo
1d 2h
1 stop
MELCMB

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines
16 Aug, Sun11:00
Melbourne – Colombo
1d 12h 30m
1 stop
MELCMB
Cheapest Direct Flight

Jetstar

Jetstar
12 Sep, Sat12:00
Melbourne – Colombo
10h 20m
Non-stop
MELCMB

Air India

Air India
6 Sep, Sun01:30
Melbourne – Colombo
19h 5m
1 stop
MELCMB

Jetstar

Jetstar
1 Sep, Tue12:00
Melbourne – Colombo
10h 20m
Non-stop
MELCMB

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines
23 Aug, Sun11:00
Melbourne – Colombo
1d 12h 30m
1 stop
MELCMB

China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines
17 Aug, Mon11:00
Melbourne – Colombo
1d 12h 30m
1 stop
MELCMB

Srilankan Airlines

Srilankan Airlines
31 Aug, Mon16:10
Melbourne – Colombo
10h 45m
Non-stop
MELCMB

Last update: 14 August 2026 19:30

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Colombo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Saturday
15 Aug
Clear
29°26°
Sunday
16 Aug
Rain
29°25°
Monday
17 Aug
Rain
28°24°
Tuesday
18 Aug
Rain
29°24°
Wednesday
19 Aug
Clear
29°25°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Canterbury-Colombo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Canterbury-Colombo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Canterbury-Colombo flights, you can use Avalon Airport, Essendon Airport, Melbourne Airport as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Canterbury-Colombo is 8356 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes .
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Canterbury-Colombo flights is Wednesday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Airasia X starts from approximately A$ 469.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Airasia X
A$ 469
Srilankan Airlines
A$ 827
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
China Eastern Airlines
A$ 811
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund

Last update: 11.08.2026

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