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Flights from Colombo to Tokyo

What to know about flights from Colombo to Tokyo?

The distance between Colombo and Tokyo is approximately 6,857.53km. The average flight time between Colombo and Tokyo is 8 hours 50 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£216
Thai AirAsia Thai AirAsia CMB-TYO 15h 50m · 1 stop Fri, Nov 6
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Cheapest return
£364
AirAsia AirAsia CMB-TYO 20h 20m · 2 stops Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
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Best time to book
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
6,857.53km
Flight distance
8h 50m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Colombo to Tokyo over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £216 and round-trip from £364. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Tokyo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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Typhoon weather update for Tokyo: As of 15:00 on the 15th, Typhoon No. 30 formed near the Marshall Islands (11°05'N, 158°25'E), moving west-northwest at approximately 20 km/h. The central pressure is 1000 hPa, with maximum winds near the centre of 18 m/s and gusts reaching 25 m/s. Strong winds exceeding 15 m/s extend up to 440 km to the west and 220 km to the east of the centre.
Flights from Colombo to Tokyo operate an average of 1 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 50.0% on-time departure rate and a 100.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Colombo to Tokyo flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Colombo to Tokyo are SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, among 7 carriers on this route. Thai AirAsia offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Singapore Airlines logo Singapore Airlines
AirAsia logo AirAsia
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Colombo to Tokyo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Colombo to Tokyo Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

Average price of one-way tickets from Colombo to Tokyo booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Colombo to Tokyo, fares are lowest in November (£268) and highest in March (£479).

£479
£374
£268
£163
    Cheapest
  • £299
    Oct
  • £268
    Nov
  • £296
    Dec
  • £368
    Jan
  • £359
    Feb
  • £479
    Mar
  • £396
    Apr
  • £384
    May
  • £357
    Jun
  • £326
    Jul
  • £328
    Aug
  • £271
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Colombo to Tokyo?

Average price of return tickets from Colombo to Tokyo booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Colombo to Tokyo, fares are lowest in October (£486) and highest in March (£787).

£787
£637
£486
£336
  • £486
    Oct
  • £532
    Nov
  • £490
    Dec
  • £500
    Jan
  • £696
    Feb
  • £787
    Mar
  • £614
    Apr
  • £627
    May
  • £585
    Jun
  • £573
    Jul
  • £610
    Aug
  • £568
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Colombo to Tokyo?

    Based on Trip.com data, Thai AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £216 (for example, CMB–NRT on Fri, Nov 6). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, AirAsia offers fares from £364, departing on Wed, Oct 28 and returning on Mon, Nov 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Colombo to Tokyo with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Colombo (CMB) to Tokyo (TYO) takes an average of 8 hours 50 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Tokyo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 4 direct flights operate each week between Colombo and Tokyo. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    SriLankan Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/F/- – UL454 (departure at 20:05)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Colombo to Tokyo on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Fri, Nov 6, with one-way fares from just £216.
    · Compare airlines. SriLankan Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Tokyo.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo to Tokyo is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Tokyo on October 26, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at £180.
  • Flights to Tokyo can arrive at: Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT). The most common route connects Bandaranaike International Airport and Narita International Airport (CMB–NRT).
  • The time difference between Tokyo and Colombo is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Colombo to Tokyo is £417. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Colombo to Tokyo is £691. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Colombo and Tokyo, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), Thai AirAsia and VietJet Airare the most popular budget airlines flying from Colombo to Tokyo. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including any fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.