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Book cheap flights from Shanghai to Colombo from $400

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Shanghai Colombo

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Sun., 12 Jan. PVG - CMB

Wed., 15 Jan. CMB - PVG

$1112 $1072

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Sun., 16 Feb. PVG - CMB

$413 $400

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Tue., 14 Jan. PVG - CMB

Sat., 18 Jan. CMB - PVG

$731 $709

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Thu., 26 Dec. PVG - CMB

Mon., 30 Dec. CMB - PVG

$987 $956

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Tue., 31 Dec. PVG - CMB

Thu., 09 Jan. CMB - PVG

$977 $952

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

69% Trains in Colombo are 69% cheaper than in Shanghai.

Shanghai $0.87

Colombo $0.27

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

16% A meal in Colombo is 16% cheaper than a meal in Shanghai.

Shanghai $6.49

Colombo $5.43

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

81% A taxi fare in Colombo is 81% cheaper than in Shanghai.

Shanghai $3.46

Colombo $0.65

Coffee Regular cappuccino

24% Coffee in Colombo is 24% cheaper than in Shanghai.

Shanghai $5.42

Colombo $4.14

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 185.69 LKR

1 LKR = 0.01 AUD

Last checked on 22 December 2024

Distance: 5093 kms

Shanghai airports

Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 31 kms

Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 7 kms

Colombo airports

Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Colombo?

The total flight time between Shanghai and Colombo is of around 07:59 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,291 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Colombo is $400. 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.

Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.65 AUD, 81% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.46 AUD, while train tickets costs 69% less in Colombo: 0.27 AUD against 0.87 AUD in Shanghai. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.43 AUD in Colombo, 16% less than the 6.49 AUD in Shanghai. The price of the coffee is around 24% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 4.14 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 5.42 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Colombo?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Colombo compared to Shanghai?

While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Shanghai and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between Shanghai and Colombo is: Pu Dong (PVG) to Katunayake International (CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s): China Eastern Airlines. Srilankan Airlines.