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Flight deals from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.£173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Wed, 28 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.
Shanghai.£174 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £174, select.
Shanghai.£176 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Fri, 9 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 9 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £176, select.
Shanghai.£178 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Sat, 23 May.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £178, select.
Shanghai.£180 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £180, select.
Shanghai.£243 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Dec, returning Wed, 7 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia and Air China.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 31 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 7 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £243, select.
Shanghai.£263 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Mar, returning Mon, 16 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £263, select.
Shanghai.£272 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £272, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in October.
Dec
from £332
Jan
from £176
Feb
from £399
Mar
from £263
Apr
from £174
May
from £178
Jun
from £276
Jul
from £272
Aug
from £322
Sep
from £290
Oct
from £173
Nov
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Direct flights from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong

Colombo to Shanghai Pudong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Pudong.

Colombo to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£173
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time6 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong is £173. 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.
6 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong.
China Eastern and SriLankan Airlines fly direct from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong.
As of December 2025, there are 11 flights per week flying from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 53 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 Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai Pudong is AirAsia .

Flying from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know

  • Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • Shanghai is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Colombo to PVG.

  • If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • RML is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Prefer to leave from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)? Direct Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) plane tickets can be booked from here.

  • From CMB, direct flights from Colombo to PVG can be booked with China Eastern Airlines.

  • China Eastern Airlines is the top choice for passengers flying from CMB to PVG.

  • Want to fly with a carrier that won't keep you waiting? Go with China Eastern Airlines. 93.33% of its flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport land on schedule.

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, browse these options when heading out from Bandaranaike International Airport:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Colombo to CMB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 40 minutes.

  • Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to PVG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:

  • Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.71%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

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

  • £105 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Return flights start from £173. These fares may change based on availability.

  • Book five months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Colombo to PVG.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing cheap Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Colombo to PVG by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Save money on your flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Visit Shanghai in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Book a Colombo to PVG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 306 kms (190 miles) west to Nanjing to check off its leading attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Around 257 kms (160 miles) south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.

Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Shanghai

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