Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo

CMB — TYO
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Tokyo are usually found in June or July, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Tokyo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Tokyo (TYO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

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April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£380
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Tokyo. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo (average of £523). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,173). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to TYO?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Tokyo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Hong Kong (HKG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £336.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 33m.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo (average of £523). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Tokyo in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,173). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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