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Only China Eastern operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $430 round-trip via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared to $730 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) - 7% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $518 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $870: a $352 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 3:16 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 3:26 am.

The flight takes about 6h 56m.

A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 6h 56m, covering 3,166 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 54m, compared with 13h 30m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 14h 45m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 2 hours ahead of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (China Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $469 to $721, with an average of $572 over the past 12 months. Anything below $469 counts as a good deal.