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Colombo.$469 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Sun, 15 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 15 Jun, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
Colombo.$503 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Thu, 29 May.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Beijing Daxing on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
Colombo.$523 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 May, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 25 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.
Colombo.$523 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.
Colombo.$541 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $541, select.
Colombo.$653 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.
Colombo.$656 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $656, select.
Colombo.$670 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Mon, 27 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Price includes taxes and charges.From $670, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from $1,130
May
from $502
Jun
from $468
Jul
from $539
Aug
from $680
Sep
from $653
Oct
from $668
Nov
from $741
Dec
from $795
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Feb
from $1,072
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Beijing to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$469
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time7 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Beijing to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing to Colombo is $468. 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.
7 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing to Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines flies direct from Beijing to Colombo.
As of April 2025, there are 4 flights per week flying from Beijing to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Colombo is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from Beijing, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from $468.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to Colombo on Thursday, 12 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 40 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 Colombo 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 Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Colombo is AirAsia X. And the cheapest airline that flies to Colombo Ratmalana Airport is SriLankan Airlines.

Flying from Beijing to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Beijing is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Colombo flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).

  • Hop off the plane at Colombo's major arrival point, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • The average time for a direct Beijing to Colombo flight is 7 hours 45 minutes.

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Beijing.

  • The busiest route for flights from Beijing to Colombo is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Choose from three services every week between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PEK to CMB is the 00:15 SriLankan Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 00:50 with SriLankan Airlines.

  • To ensure you catch your Beijing to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Colombo

  • To pick up cheap Beijing to Colombo flights, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Beijing to Colombo.

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  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Beijing to Colombo flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • Take off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) on a nonstop flight from Beijing to Colombo. From PEK, you can land directly at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • Secure your Beijing to Colombo plane tickets with SriLankan Airlines. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from PEK.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Beijing to Colombo flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • PEK is around 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Beijing to Colombo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

  • You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Beijing to Colombo flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Daxing International Airport and Colombo:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • PKX is around 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Beijing to Colombo? Check in to a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:

  • Daxing International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 88.83% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.

Arriving in Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 27 kilometres from central Colombo. Following your flight from Beijing to Colombo, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be off and running.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at CMB can get you a lower rate.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Plan your trip to Beijing during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Beijing to Beijing during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Beijing to Colombo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Colombo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Colombo

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Colombo right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Colombo:

  • Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Colombo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 18 kilometres to the south, its top attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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