There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Colombo by plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Christchurch International Airport
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane CHC - CMB
19h 2mRs 189,428–561,928Shuttle to Hokitika, fly
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumara
- Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane HKK - CMB
25h 57mRs 178,057–598,557
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 180000 - Rs. 600000 and takes 19h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Colombo is to fly which takes 19h 2m and costs Rs. 180000 - Rs. 600000.
The distance between Christchurch and Colombo is 10816 km.
It takes approximately 19h 2m to get from Christchurch to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 7h 30m behind Christchurch. It is currently 4:33 AM in Christchurch and 9:03 PM in Colombo.
There are 1411+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Jetstar, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 150,000–550,000
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 140,000–750,000
Flights from Hokitika to Bandaranaike International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- Rs 150,000–800,000
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 14,000–18,000
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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