Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Colombo
| Cheapest flight found | $168 |
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| Minimal flight time | 7h 5m |
| Flight distance | 5095 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
Airfare Shanghai – Colombo by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Shanghai – Colombo costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — Colombo
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 13:55 | 19:00 | daily | MU231 | China Eastern Airlines | 7h 35m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Bandaranaike International Airport | Select dates |
| 14:25 | 19:00 | daily | MU231 | China Eastern Airlines | 7h 5m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — Bandaranaike International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Colombo
Flight Shanghai – Colombo is served by 14 airlines. 1 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Sales of tickets from Shanghai to Colombo in the last 48 hours
Special offers and discounts for flights Shanghai – Colombo
Dynamics airfare Shanghai — Colombo by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Shanghai — Colombo
The graph shows that booking flights Shanghai — Colombo is best planned for August and flights Shanghai — Colombo — Shanghai in the month of February.
Flights Shanghai — Colombo
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Colombo
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Shanghai — Colombo from $168 and Shanghai — Colombo — Shanghai from $370.
The price of the flight Shanghai — Colombo (Sri Lanka) — Shanghai from $370 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Colombo (Sri Lanka) — Shanghai $542 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Colombo
- IATA code of the destination city: CMB
- Destination airports: Bandaranaike International Airport, Beira Lake SPB, Ratmalana
- Destination country: Sri Lanka
Low cost flights Shanghai — Colombo (SHA — CMB)
The distance between Shanghai and Colombo 3166 miles (or 5095 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Colombo is 3 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Colombo 7h 5m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Shanghai — Colombo with several airlines (include China Eastern Airlines). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Colombo. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Shanghai — Colombo. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $370 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $168
Routes from nearby cities to Colombo
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
Most often, departures to Colombo are from Hangzhou, this is the cheapest flight from $187. The nearest airports from Shanghai with a flight to Colombo are located in Yiwu.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Colombo
If you are going to fly from Colombo, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Colombo:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Colombo
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Colombo?
Yes, they do: MU231
Can we fly from Shanghai to Colombo?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Colombo. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. China Eastern Airlines departs from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Aeroflot, Air China, AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Colombo?
A direct flight lasts an average of 7h 5m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 5095 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Colombo cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Colombo starts from $168.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Colombo?
Planes fly Shanghai — Colombo 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Colombo?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Colombo — Bandaranaike International Airport, Beira Lake SPB, Ratmalana.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Colombo?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Colombo: MU231, MU231
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Colombo?
High season is considered to be January and the cheapest month is August. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Colombo flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Colombo?
Only one airline operates a direct flight Shanghai — Colombo: China Eastern Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Colombo?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Colombo: Aeroflot, Air China, AirAsia, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines.