Cheap Flights from Wellington to Colombo - Compare and Book on Opodo

Cheapest time to fly from Wellington to Colombo

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
94%Trains in Colombo are 94% cheaper than in Wellington.
Wellington$4.11
Colombo$0.24
MealMid-priced restaurant
68%A meal in Colombo is 68% cheaper than a meal in Wellington.
Wellington$20.69
Colombo$6.66
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
80%A taxi fare in Colombo is 80% cheaper than in Wellington.
Wellington$3.15
Colombo$0.60
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
25%Coffee in Colombo is 25% cheaper than in Wellington.
Wellington$5.12
Colombo$3.84
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 220 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on Sat, 21/03
Distance: 10926 kms
Wellington airports
Wellington International Airport (WLG)How far from city centre: 6 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Wellington to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Wellington to Colombo?
The total flight time between Wellington and Colombo is of around 15 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 10,926.32 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Wellington to Colombo?
When you fly from Wellington to Colombo the average price is $1,495.42. 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 Wellington to Colombo at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Wellington to Colombo. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Wellington?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.60 AUD, 81% cheaper than Wellington, with a fare of 3.15 AUD,
while train tickets costs 94% less in Colombo: 0.24 AUD against 4.11 AUD in Wellington.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.66 AUD in Colombo, 68% less than the 20.69 AUD in Wellington.
The price of the coffee is around 25% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 3.84 AUD, while in Wellington the coffee costs 5.12 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Wellington 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 Wellington. 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 Wellington?
While in Wellington temperatures can reach an average of 10.083333333333334 ºC in summer, Colombo's temperatures can rise to 27.7 ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 27.07 ºC in Colombo, compared to the 17.55 ºC average in Wellington.

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