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Cheapest round-trip
$1,062
Typical prices: $913-$850
Air India
Do 9/10Do 9/24
EWR - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$415
Typical prices: $479-$832
Etihad Airways
Do 8/20
JFK - CMB • 1 stop
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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Cheapest • Avg $755 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • 20% average savings
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Cheap Flights from New York to Colombo (NYC-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Colombo

Do, Sep 10 - Do, Sep 24
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 4:00 am
EWR
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CMB
31h 00m
1 stop
Air India Logo
4:00 pm - 7:30 am
CMB
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EWR
25h 00m
1 stop
$1,062Air India
Mo, Okt 26 - Di, Nov 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:25 am - 5:55 am
EWR
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CMB
19h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 11:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
24h 45m
1 stop
$1,080Turkish Airlines
Mo, Nov 9 - Mi, Jan 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 5:55 am
EWR
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CMB
19h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 10:30 pm
CMB
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EWR
23h 45m
1 stop
$1,103Turkish Airlines
Do, Sep 10 - So, Sep 20
Etihad Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 8:35 pm
JFK
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CMB
22h 05m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 pm - 8:35 am
CMB
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JFK
20h 15m
1 stop
$1,108Etihad Airways
Do, Sep 10 - So, Sep 20
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 am - 8:35 pm
JFK
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CMB
25h 35m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 5:28 pm
CMB
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JFK
22h 48m
2 stops
$1,111Etihad Airways
Mi, Aug 19 - Sa, Sep 5
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 3:00 am
JFK
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CMB
25h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 6:03 pm
CMB
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JFK
23h 23m
2 stops
$1,113Etihad Airways
Sa, Sep 19 - Di, Sep 29
Etihad Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 3:00 am
JFK
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CMB
25h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:10 am - 4:00 pm
CMB
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JFK
21h 20m
1 stop
$1,115Etihad Airways
Mo, Nov 16 - Di, Dez 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:00 am - 11:30 pm
JFK
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CMB
28h 00m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:45 am - 5:45 am
CMB
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JFK
39h 30m
1 stop
$1,116Cathay Pacific
Mi, Aug 5 - Sa, Sep 5
Qatar Airways Logo
11:20 am - 4:50 pm
JFK
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CMB
20h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:30 am - 8:50 am
CMB
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JFK
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,125Qatar Airways
Mi, Nov 11 - Do, Nov 19
Qatar Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 1:55 am
LGA
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CMB
21h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 5:42 pm
CMB
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LGA
32h 42m
2 stops
$1,258Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in September.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs $1,029 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 20% cheaper than other New York-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is June, where tickets cost $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,341 and $744 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$415
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Colombo

When to book flights from New York to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York to Colombo flights

  • Is there a USO lounge in JFK?

    If you are an active member of the U.S. military or are a family member of a member of the military, you can enjoy free access to the USO lounge at JFK. Located at Terminal 5, across from baggage carousel 3, the lounge provides snacks, beverages, and free Wi-Fi as you await your flight to CMB.

  • Can you pray at JFK?

    If you want a quiet place to pray and meditate before your flight to CMB, you can take advantage of the interfaith chapel at the airport. The chapel is located landside at Terminal 4, on the Departures Level.

  • Can you leave your luggage at CMB?

    There is a luggage counter at the Departures outer porch of the airport where you can store your luggage if you don't want to leave the airport with it. The storage fee depends on the size of your luggage, but generally, it is affordable.

  • What transport options can I use from CMB?

    There are several modes of transport from the airport to the nearby towns. One of them is the public bus 187-E3 which runs from the airport to the Colombo bus station, a trip that takes about an hour. Alternatively, you can opt to use a taxi. The Airport Taxi Service has a fleet of more than 600 cars, so they are available most of the time.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $415 for a one-way ticket and $1,062 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York and Colombo?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Colombo?

    New York has 3 major airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, and New York LaGuardia. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the only airport in Colombo. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Colombo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Colombo from New York?

    Abu Dhabi is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from New York to Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Colombo, Emirates or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Colombo are Emirates and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,388 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $814 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Colombo?

    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 New York to Colombo.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Colombo?

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

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

    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 New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • New York City (NYC) has three major airports: the New John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), Newark Airport (EWK), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). JFK and EWK have direct flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB). The better one of the two to fly to CMB is JFK. This is because, compared to EWK, it easier to get to and has more facilities.
  • On the day you are traveling from NYC to CMB, it is in your best interest to get to JFK at least 2 hours before your flight’s departure time. This will allow you enough time to go through the mandatory security processes required of all passengers as per the airport's safety policies. Since the security procedures are time-consuming, people often miss their flights when they get to the airport too close to the departure time.
  • At JFK, you can have your bags wrapped up to protect them from theft or damage. They will also be more organized, making them easier to travel with. Luggage wrapping services are provided by Secure Wrap, which is located at Terminal 5.
  • When you arrive at CMB, you will probably want to rest the jetlag away and enjoy a full night of sleep. Luckily, there is an onsite hotel at the airport. The Serenediva Transit Hotel is located inside the airport near the immigration counters on the 2nd level of the Arrival/Departure area. If you don’t want to spend the night inside the CMB, you can book into the Ramada by Wyndham Katunayake Colombo International Airport, which is a stone’s throw away from the airport.
  • Suppose you wish to change the currency from U.S. dollars to Sri Lankan rupees. In that case, there are currency exchange services at CMB, including BOC Transit currency exchange, People's Bank, and Thomas Cook Lanka Ltd. These are located at the arrivals, departures hall, and the transit area.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Colombo

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3580 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
JFK - MXP
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

First the flt was delayed over 2 hrs bc of plane mechanics that should have been handled better! No text or email was sent so only found out at the airport so there we sat for 5 hours! THATS RIDICULOUS! The gate area was filthy! No agents showed up till hr before so no additional info was given-waited online for 15 mins while the gate agent chatted and got together then given last seat in back of plane!! No priority for senior or anything-took attendants over 2hrs to serve drinks and snack-WHY are they not served together? By time snack came needed another drink! Worst service in my life!

All the TV screens in my rows was non functional . The map shown for an international route was antiqued..

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

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