Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £254
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Colombo
Cheapest flights from Sydney to ColomboExplore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 October 2026.
Best flights from Sydney to ColomboDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Direct flights from Sydney to ColomboExplore direct flight options from Sydney to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Last-minute flights from Sydney to ColomboDiscover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Colombo. Data last updated 9 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Colombo. Data last updated 9 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
One-way flights from Sydney to ColomboSearch for one-way flight options from Sydney to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 October 2026.
Find flight deals from Sydney to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Colombo (CMB). 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 9 October 2026.
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 19/1
12:00-19:00
1 stop36h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 15/2
12:05-22:05
1 stop15h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 31/1
19:10-23:30
1 stop33h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 24/11
21:45-09:25
3 stops41h 10m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 18/1
08:50-08:45
3 stops29h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 26/2
08:50-09:45
3 stops30h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 23/1
07:35-09:45
3 stops31h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 16/1
07:35-09:45
3 stops31h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 7/12
08:45-10:10
2 stops30h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneyColombo
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SYDCMB
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 6/12
19:40-10:10
2 stops44h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-04:30
Nonstop0h 00m
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Colombo
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
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 £576). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,082). 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 often are flights from Sydney to Colombo delayed?
About 35% of weekly flights between Sydney and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 35% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
Travelling to a place near Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Book flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport if you plan to visit one of these locationsBrowse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip
Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Other flights to Colombo
Explore flights to Colombo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 October 2026.
Complete your trip
Complete your trip to Colombo by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.
Direct flights to Sri Lanka
Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Sri Lanka.
Search flights from Sydney to Colombo by cabin class
Find flights from Sydney to Colombo, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.
Sydney and Colombo flights
Browse other Sydney and Colombo flight options. Last updated on 9 October 2026.
Other flights from Sydney
Browse through other flights departing from Sydney. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 October 2026.
Popular flight searches
Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026
Fly with Cheapflights
Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.
How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Colombo?
Deals for Sydney to Colombo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.
Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Colombo?
Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Colombo from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!
Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Colombo with no change fees?
Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Colombo with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.
Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Colombo become cheaper?
Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Sydney to Colombo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.