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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 Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs129,646. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.Rs44,591 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs44,591, select.
Shanghai.Rs46,971 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs46,971, select.
Shanghai.Rs47,903 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs47,903, select.
Shanghai.Rs48,286 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs48,286, select.
Shanghai.Rs48,996 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs48,996, select.
Shanghai.Rs49,112 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs49,112, select.
Shanghai.Rs67,371 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs67,371, select.
Shanghai.Rs84,559 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,559, select.
Shanghai.Rs84,588 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs84,588, select.
Shanghai.Rs120,550 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,550, select.
Shanghai.Rs123,945 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jun.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs123,945, select.
Shanghai.Rs129,154 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs129,154, select.
Shanghai.Rs130,492 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs130,492, select.
Shanghai.Rs142,037 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound direct flight with China Eastern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs142,037, 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 September.
Apr
from Rs67,371
May
from Rs49,112
Jun
from Rs48,996
Jul
from Rs46,971
Aug
from Rs48,286
Sep
from Rs44,591
Oct
from Rs120,550
Nov
from Rs47,903
Dec
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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.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
Closest
from Rs66,233
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
Cheapest
from Rs44,591
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Colombo to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs44,591
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time6 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airlineChina Eastern
Average flights per week8

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 Rs78,618. 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 58 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong.
China Eastern flies direct from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong.
As of April 2026, there are 8 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 Sunday, 18 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 58 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.

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

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) taking off from here.

  • 7 hours is the average journey time for a direct Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight.

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

  • The busiest route is from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are 9 direct services each week. SriLankan Airlines operates a 1:25pm departure between CMB and PVG.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Colombo to PVG. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying over a peak time like February? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) take off from this terminal.

  • You can lock in a direct flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from CMB.

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between CMB and PVG is China Eastern.

  • China Eastern ranks highest for on-time performance. An exceptional 93.33% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to PVG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these airports:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • Central Shanghai is around 48 kilometres from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.

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

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is Rs44,591. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs78,618. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Book five months before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Colombo to PVG.

  • October is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Colombo to PVG.

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

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

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). February is when most people visit Shanghai. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your Colombo to PVG plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC.

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Poet Town, Xuanlushan Scenic Area and Pujiang Art Gallery.

Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Shanghai

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