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Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £248

SYD — CMB
10 Oct — 17 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Colombo

Fri 9/1011:15 -
2 stops34h 15m
Fri 23/1022:55 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 5/9£511
Fri 2/1008:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 19/1021:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 7/9£527
Thu 22/1022:10 -
1 stop17h 25m
Wed 28/1000:40 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 7/9£529
Mon 5/1009:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 21/1021:45 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 8/9£531
Sun 11/1022:15 -
1 stop28h 00m
Wed 21/1021:45 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 8/9£535
Fri 23/1010:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Fri 30/1021:45 -
2 stops32h 55m
Deal found 8/9£536
Sun 11/1022:10 -
1 stop30h 15m
Sun 25/1011:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 7/9£537
Tue 6/1022:15 -
1 stop28h 00m
Wed 21/1021:45 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 8/9£562
Thu 8/1007:00 -
1 stop16h 20m
Thu 15/1019:50 -
1 stop16h 20m
Deal found 8/9£562
Wed 21/1011:15 -
1 stop17h 50m
Wed 4/1101:55 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 5/9£566

Find flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

Round-trip from

£511

One-way from

£248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£666
9/10-23/10
  • 9/10-23/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 10m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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  • 23/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 50m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£111 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/1

19:10-23:30

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£248

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/2

19:10-23:30

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£250
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

09:50-20:45

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£306

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/3

21:05-23:25

2 stops31h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£339

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

07:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

19:50-17:40

1 stop16h 20m

£562

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

22:10-22:55

1 stop30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/10

00:05-07:25

1 stop25h 50m

£570

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

13:45-22:55

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

11:20-07:55

1 stop15h 05m

£572

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/2

09:30-12:25

1 stop32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£582

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

11:05-23:25

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

00:45-13:00

1 stop30h 45m

£598

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

08:40-23:25

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

00:45-09:35

1 stop27h 20m

£649

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £562). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,035). 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 SYD to CMB?

When flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £582 and £753 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £511 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct–23 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with SriLankan Airlines from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
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Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6.8

Food

7.0

Boarding

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

6.2

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 1 airline have flights from Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Batik Air, Jetstar, and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 16h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5441 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, SriLankan Airlines (£590), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This flight start at 12% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £562). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,035). 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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Top airline flying from Sydney to Colombo

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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£590Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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