Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Tokyo to Colombo, Cathay Pacific or China Eastern?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tokyo to Colombo are Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of £462 and an overall rating of 7.6, Cathay Pacific is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £517 and an overall rating of 7.3.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Tokyo to Colombo take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 9h 40m, covering a distance of 4,246 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Tokyo and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Tokyo and lands in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 9h 15m. The most common departure time is 11:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £206 for a one-way ticket and £407 for a return.

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Tokyo you will be using one of these airports: Tokyo Haneda or Tokyo Narita. You will be landing at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Tokyo at 11:15 and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 17:00.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 11:15 and lands at 17:00.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Tokyo and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best return deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is £439.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Tokyo to Colombo?

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Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tokyo to Colombo flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Tokyo to Colombo flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Tokyo and Colombo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Tokyo to Colombo on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost £459 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £572 and £565 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tokyo to Colombo.

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Tokyo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Tokyo with another airline.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Tokyo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £436 for a return.

Question 19

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Hong Kong (HKG) is the top choice – 58% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Tokyo to Colombo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 20

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Singapore (SIN) often has the shortest stopovers from Tokyo to Colombo, with an average time of 3h 05m.

Question 21

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Hong Kong (HKG) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 12h 26m.

Question 22

How often are flights from Tokyo to Colombo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Tokyo and Colombo historically see delays in approximately 40% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 112 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Tokyo to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, SriLankan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 40% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for Tokyo to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Tokyo and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Tokyo to Colombo were found on VietJet Air (£407) and China Eastern (£435).

Question 28

What is the cheapest Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs £489 on the route between Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB). It is also the most popular route.

Question 29

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 3 stops stopover the cheapest option at £489 on average.

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Tokyo usually cost between £444 and £761 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £407 on VietJet Air (20 Oct–24 Oct).

Question 32

What are the most popular airlines flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is China Eastern, followed by SriLankan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

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