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

SYD — CMB
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Colombo

Thu 5/1106:30 -
1 stop16h 50m
Thu 26/1119:55 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 22/10£549
Tue 24/1122:15 -
1 stop28h 00m
Sat 28/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/10£563
Fri 20/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Sat 28/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/10£566
Tue 17/1111:50 -
1 stop17h 15m
Sat 21/1100:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 21/10£574
Mon 16/1122:15 -
1 stop30h 50m
Sat 21/1100:40 -
1 stop25h 45m
Deal found 21/10£578
Fri 20/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 25/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/10£581
Sun 25/1010:00 -
1 stop19h 05m
Sat 31/1000:40 -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 21/10£584
Tue 17/1122:15 -
1 stop28h 00m
Wed 25/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/10£585
Mon 23/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Sat 28/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/10£588
Fri 20/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Mon 23/1121:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 21/10£593
Sat 21/1109:50 -
1 stop16h 25m
Wed 25/1121:45 -
1 stop27h 55m
Deal found 21/10£595
Tue 17/1122:15 -
1 stop28h 00m
Mon 23/1121:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 21/10£597

Find flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

Round-trip from

£528

One-way from

£248

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£595

Good round-trip deal

£964 or less
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 7/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/4-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

06:00-17:50

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£277
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

08:10-17:50

1 stop15h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£286

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/1

12:15-23:30

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£304

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/1

11:10-21:35

2 stops39h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£468

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/3

07:35-09:45

3 stops31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£471

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

06:35-08:10

3 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£492

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/2

09:55-23:35

1 stop19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/2

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

£581

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/2

09:50-20:45

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/2

21:45-20:00

1 stop16h 45m

£621

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

09:50-20:45

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/2

21:45-20:00

1 stop16h 45m

£665

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/2

11:05-23:25

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/2

00:45-10:20

2 stops28h 05m

£694

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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 70 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 £572). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,086). 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 £552 and £706 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £528 on Singapore Airlines (7 Feb–22 Feb).

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, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways can get you from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 16h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 50m. 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 (£608), offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This flight start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 £572). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,086). 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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