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Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,386. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Colombo.AED 484 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 2.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 484, select.
Colombo.AED 490 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 10.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, May 10, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 490, select.
Colombo.AED 496 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 8.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Apr 8, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 496, select.
Colombo.AED 539 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 539, select.
Colombo.AED 549 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 18.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 549, select.
Colombo.AED 553 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 5.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 553, select.
Colombo.AED 556 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 31.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Jul 31, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 556, select.
Colombo.AED 563 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 18.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 563, select.
Colombo.AED 943 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 10.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Apr 10, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 943, select.
Colombo.AED 1,083 per passenger.Departing Tue, Feb 9.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Feb 9, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,083, select.
Colombo.AED 1,203 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 5.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, May 5, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,203, select.
Colombo.AED 1,215 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 19.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Jun 19, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,215, select.
Colombo.AED 1,486 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,486, select.
Colombo.AED 1,596 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 27.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Dec 27, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,596, 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 June.
Apr
from AED 496
May
from AED 490
Jun
from AED 484
Jul
from AED 556
Aug
from AED 549
Sep
from AED 563
Oct
from AED 539
Nov
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Dec
from AED 1,596
Jan
from AED 553
Feb
from AED 1,083
Mar
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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.

Kelaniya

10km from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from AED 484
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Shanghai to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 484
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time7 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week8

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 round-trip flight from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo is AED 1,175. 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 20 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo.
China Eastern flies direct from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo.
There are 24 flights per week flying from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo, as of April 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong to Colombo is usually August.
If you're flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the center of Colombo. We've found flights to this airport from AED 1,175.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Colombo on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 20 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 China Eastern offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

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

  • Expect to be in the air for 6 hours 55 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo.

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. Following the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is two hours 30 minutes behind Shanghai.

  • With nine weekly departures between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the busiest route. Catch SriLankan Airlines's 00:20 flight to get your trip from PVG to CMB underway.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your PVG to Colombo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • You can book a direct Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo ticket. Begin your journey at PVG and arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • China Eastern Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing for plane tickets from PVG to Colombo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • To reach PVG from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes by car. It's roughly 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • Catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near PVG:

  • Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

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

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo flight is AED 484. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,175. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PVG to Colombo.

  • Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PVG to Colombo by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 16 kilometers away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The center of Colombo is located around 32 kilometers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CMB. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your PVG to Colombo flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or long cab queues. Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare offers from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo. The city comes alive during peak season, but prices are generally higher and major attractions can get busy. Go to Colombo in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.

  • Lock in a Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from PVG to Colombo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Colombo

  • After booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are leading attractions which should be on any good Colombo itinerary.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've done Colombo, now it's time to discover other corners of Sri Lanka. Travel about 306 kilometers north to Jaffna to check off its top attractions. From Jaffna Fort to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Trincomalee is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometers north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without dropping by Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Shanghai to Colombo

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