Can I fly direct from Hong Kong to Colombo?

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 13% of flights on this route have been direct. For routes involving stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Hong Kong to Colombo?

The direct flight from Hong Kong to Colombo typically takes about 5 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 4012 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 12 hours and 20 minutes. This significant difference in travel time highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

Are non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Colombo worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Colombo tend to be more expensive, with a median price of $666. Connecting flights, on the other hand, have a median price of $480. This represents a premium of approximately 39% for direct flights. While direct flights make up about 13.2% of the available options, travelers should weigh the cost difference against the convenience of a shorter travel time.

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Hong Kong to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Fares for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo typically range from $407–$774, with a median of $613. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that opportunities for finding cheaper flights are frequent.

When considering cheap flights from Hong Kong to Colombo, the cheapest time to fly is often November, with a median fare of $266. Other affordable months include January, where the median fare is $328, and March, with a median fare of $352. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more favorable prices.

A typical journey from Hong Kong to Colombo takes about 22h 10m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 4012 kilometers. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 13% of recent fares were for direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo, indicating that non-stop options are less common.

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Colombo

Regular price: $275 - $473

Prices for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo typically range from 275 USD to 473 USD. The current lowest deal is 342 USD with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Sep 15-Sep 21.

now $342

Low $275

High $473

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo is November, with a median price of $266. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $732. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $266

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $732

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Direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Cathay Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Colombo

Wed, Aug 5

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HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$408

$546

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$330

$546

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Cathay Pacific

$334

$561

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

China Eastern Airlines

$325

$410

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$316

$482

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Vietnam Airlines

$320

$372

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

9 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 31

$316 → $347

10%

6 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 21

$310 → $342

10%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

$313 → $345

10%

7 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 26

$311 → $344

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

Hong Kong - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Hong Kong to Colombo are below the typical level of $613.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $266

Historically, November offers the lowest median prices at $266 for flights to Colombo.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 22h 10m

The typical flight duration from Hong Kong to Colombo is 22 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 13% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cathay Pacific offers direct flights

Cathay Pacific is one airline offering direct flights on the Hong Kong to Colombo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are frequently available.

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Cheapest

Hong Kong International is a key departure point for flights to Colombo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo.

📍 ~30 km from Colombo city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is the primary international gateway for Colombo, offering the widest range of flight connections.

📍 ~29 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$366

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $451. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically results in an average price of $498. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further out, such as 14-27 days in advance at $722, or 28-59 days in advance at $657. Even bookings made 60+ days out are generally higher, averaging $480.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Hong Kong to Colombo is considered to be $407 or less. The median price for this route was $613. Prices can go higher, with 75% of prices observed at $774 or below. Travelers seeking value should aim for fares at or below the $407 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo are November, with a median price of $266, and January, with a median price of $328. March also shows a relatively low median price of $352. The annual median price for this route is $613, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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