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Wed 9 Dec
VJDirect
SHA - CMB
150£
145£
Wed 20 Jan
VNDirect
SHA - CMB
171£
165£
Sun 20 Dec
MUDirect
SHA - CMB
214£
209£
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.
Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Colombo
If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.Filter by
Flight Duration11 h and 15 mFlights between Shanghai and Colombo take, on average, 11 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight£145Cheapest price for a flight between Shanghai and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Origin airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportFor flights from Shanghai to Colombo
Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Shanghai to Colombo
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to Colombo
Airlines flying this routeChina Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Shanghai to Colombo
One-way average Price£354The average price for a flight Shanghai - Colombo at Opodo is £354, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Shanghai
Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Colombo
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Shanghai to Colombo?
When you fly from Shanghai to Colombo the average price is £354. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Colombo is 145 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a flight from Shanghai to Colombo are March, February and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to Colombo?
The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and January. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, August and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai - Colombo.
How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Colombo?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Colombo is of around 11 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,164.75 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Colombo can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 5º ºC average in Shanghai.
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