Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to New Zealandby plane or bus

Find Transport to New Zealand

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Colombo to New Zealand by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CMB - CHC
    14h 54m
    $1,253–3,162

  2. Fly to Auckland

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane CMB - AKL
    15h 29m
    $1,003–2,074

  3. Fly to Wellington

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane CMB - WLG
    16h 29m
    $1,256–1,769

  4. Fly to Tauranga Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane plane CMB - TRG
    17h 57m
    $1,283–3,502

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane CMB - HLZ
    18h 20m
    $1,408–4,832

  6. Fly to Rotorua, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane CMB - ROT
    2. Take the bus from Rotorua Airport to Taurangabus bus
    20h 6m

  7. Fly to Dunedin

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane CMB - DUD
    19h 20m
    $1,948–5,557

  8. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane CMB - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus bus
    20h
    $1,274–3,612

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,198Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Colombo to New Zealand.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 10,814.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 54m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and New Zealand?

Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, and Italian Lakes: Getting around by train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.