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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between £577 and £790 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £557 on Malaysia Airlines (22 Nov–18 May).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 56m.

Question 2

How often are flights from Colombo to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 32% of weekly flights between Colombo and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £779.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

Question 7

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between £577 and £790 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £557 on Malaysia Airlines (22 Nov–18 May).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in just under 25h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 40m. There are 5441 mi between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney (average of £610). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,081). 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.

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney as you normally would.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 0 airlines have flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Sydney from Colombo today with Cheapflights!

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Sydney from Colombo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Sydney with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Sydney from Colombo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to Sydney become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Colombo to Sydney 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.

Round-trip from	£557
One-way from	£241
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	£680

Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney from £241

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between £577 and £790 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £557 on Malaysia Airlines (22 Nov–18 May).

How often are flights from Colombo to Sydney delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between Colombo and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Sydney flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday 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 Colombo to Sydney flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney on Cheapflights.

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £779.

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

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

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

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 56m.

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights typically cost between £577 and £790 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £557 on Malaysia Airlines (22 Nov–18 May).