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Cheapest return flight
£375
Typical prices: £460-£655
Air China
Sat 1/12Wed 5/12
NRT - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£608
Typical prices: £539-£668
SriLankan Airlines
Wed 5/12Wed 12/12
NRT - CMB • Direct
Direct flights
4 days a week
You can fly direct with SriLankan Airlines. Average duration is 9h 40m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
SriLankan Airlines
Most punctual • 59% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
24 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
June
Cheapest • 19% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
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Good to know
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Top stopover airports
Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU)
Cheapest • Avg £383 (return)
Hong Kong Intl (HKG)
Shortest trip • 13h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Narita to Colombo (NRT-CMB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Narita to Colombo

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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11:10 - 22:00NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 20m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
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23:00 - 18:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
16h 00m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
£439Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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13:50 - 21:35NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
35h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui
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20:50 - 20:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
20h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£460China Eastern
Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov
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09:15 - 22:00NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 15m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
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23:00 - 18:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
16h 00m1 stop Bangkok Don Mueang Intl
£468Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
SriLankan Airlines Logo
11:20 - 17:30NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9h 40mdirect
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20:30 - 08:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
8h 10mdirect
£608SriLankan Airlines
Sat, 23 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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08:50 - 23:25NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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00:45 - 13:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
32h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£666Cathay Pacific
Tue, 22 Dec - Fri, 29 Jan
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16:50 - 23:25NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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00:45 - 20:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
16h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
£666Cathay Pacific
Thu, 4 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb
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09:45 - 23:35NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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01:05 - 17:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
12h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£752Malaysia Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
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09:45 - 23:35NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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11:20 - 06:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
15h 50m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
£752Malaysia Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
SriLankan Airlines Logo
20:30 - 08:50NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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20:30 - 08:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
8h 10mdirect
£1,352SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
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20:30 - 08:50NRT  Tokyo Narita-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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20:30 - 08:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-NRT Tokyo Narita
8h 10mdirect
£1,354SriLankan Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Return flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically range from £460 to £655. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £375 on Air China.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

•June is the cheapest month to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at £457 return.
•October (£611) and August (£610) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Narita to Colombo

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Japan Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SriLankan Airlines and CMB

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on NRT

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Key details for Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£220
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 35% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

When to book flights from Narita to Colombo

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Your Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 11:20 and lands at 21:00
    • Latest: departs at 11:20 and lands at 21:00.

    The flight takes about 9h 40m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 9h 40m, covering 4,281 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £460 to £655, with an average of £562 over the past 12 months. Anything below £460 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £562 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £383 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with £592 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 59% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Japan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £372, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • Xdrive Mobility
    • Ace
    • AcaRent
    • SR RENT A CAR

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Tokyo Narita (NRT) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 41% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 45% of one-stop connections
    • Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) – 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £512 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £590, a difference of £78.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Tokyo Narita Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 43m, compared to 14h 02m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 15h 28m via Singapore Changi (SIN).

  • What is the time difference between Tokyo Narita Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 3 hours behind Tokyo Narita Airport (India Time vs Japan Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

    • SriLankan Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £512, about £78 less than Saturday fares (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip for June. Fares historically average £457 return in that month – typically £154 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chengdu Tianfu Intl Airport (TFU) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £383 return on this route – about £209 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Tokyo Narita Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tokyo Narita to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Tokyo Narita

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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