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$411+ Cheap flights to Colombo

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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26 ott — 2 nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Colombo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 26 settembre 2025.

Return from

$825

One-way from

$411

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,219

Good round-trip deal

$998 or less

Good one-way deal

$565 or less
11/11-27/11
  • 11/11-27/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 20m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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21/10
  • 21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($467 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo.
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Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 settembre 2025.

mar 11/1120:05SYD - CMB
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
gio 27/1110:25CMB - SYD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/9$825
sab 25/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
sab 1/1123:00CMB - SYD
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/9$828
ven 24/1021:25SYD - CMB
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
sab 8/1123:00CMB - SYD
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/9$836
mar 11/1120:05SYD - CMB
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom 30/1123:00CMB - SYD
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/9$840
dom 2/1110:45SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
ven 7/1110:25CMB - SYD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/9$848
mer 12/1121:50SYD - CMB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
ven 21/1113:50CMB - SYD
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/9$849
sab 8/1110:45SYD - CMB
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
ven 14/1103:00CMB - SYD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/9$857
ven 10/1013:50SYD - CMB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
sab 8/1110:25CMB - SYD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/9$860
mar 14/1021:25SYD - CMB
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
gio 30/1010:25CMB - SYD
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/9$865
sab 11/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
mer 22/1022:55CMB - SYD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/9$866

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 26 settembre 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer 12/11

21:50-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 21/11

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$897

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 9/3

10:25-23:35

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 12/3

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$922

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 12/10

22:10-22:50

1 stop30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 19/10

00:05-07:35

1 stop26h 00m

$1,000

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sab 22/11

10:45-22:00

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sab 13/12

23:00-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

$1,021

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 16/10

14:05-22:50

1 stop14h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 29/10

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$1,047

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 13/10

14:05-22:50

1 stop14h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 29/10

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$1,052

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer 15/10

22:10-22:50

1 stop30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 29/10

00:40-07:55

1 stop25h 45m

$1,055

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 16/10

14:05-22:50

1 stop14h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sab 25/10

00:20-10:20

1 stop28h 30m

$1,093

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 9/3

15:15-23:30

1 stop37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 12/3

00:45-18:00

2 stops35h 45m

$1,218

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 13/10

06:30-23:30

2 stops22h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sab 25/10

00:50-12:00

1 stop29h 40m

$1,225

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Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 19 September 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Colombo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 26 settembre 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines to Sri Lanka. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,375 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,375 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
908 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
China Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,375 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

FAQs about flying to Colombo

Getting around Colombo

Colombo’s streets are filled with three-wheel vehicles known as tuk-tuks, and these motorised for-hire vehicles can be a convenient way to get around the city. Tourists should opt for metered tuk-tuks rather than trying to negotiate a rate with the driver or better yet, seek out a special tourist-friendly fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority. Taxis are also available, as are public buses and a train system.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $95, while return flights cost around $230.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $159, however they can be found for as little as $151.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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