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$376+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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19 Aug — 26 Aug1
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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 14 August 2025.

Return from

$827

One-way from

$376

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,039

Good round-trip deal

$985 or less

Good one-way deal

$581 or less
14/9-16/9
  • 14/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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30/9
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 10m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($457 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo.
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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 14 August 2025.

Sun 14/909:15SYD - CMB
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/903:20CMB - SYD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$827
Sat 13/921:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/903:20CMB - SYD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$828
Thu 16/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1123:00CMB - SYD
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$831
Mon 13/1016:00SYD - CMB
1 stop13h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/1100:45CMB - SYD
1 stop29h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/8$841
Fri 12/909:25SYD - CMB
1 stop18h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 17/900:05CMB - SYD
1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 13/8$845
Tue 7/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1123:00CMB - SYD
3 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$850
Tue 14/1022:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1110:25CMB - SYD
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$856
Sat 13/921:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/922:55CMB - SYD
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$862
Sat 13/921:15SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1022:55CMB - SYD
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$864

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 14 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

09:15-21:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

03:20-19:30

2 stops35h 40m

$827

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

16:00-23:35

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

00:45-11:50

1 stop29h 35m

$841

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

09:25-22:55

1 stop18h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$845

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

21:15-09:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

19:30-19:30

2 stops19h 30m

$845

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 13/9

21:15-09:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/9

10:40-10:10

2 stops19h 00m

$865

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

22:15-09:40

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

10:40-20:10

2 stops28h 00m

$865

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

21:25-21:55

2 stops30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

23:00-13:05

3 stops32h 35m

$871

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

16:00-23:35

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

00:45-17:55

1 stop35h 40m

$876

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

16:00-23:35

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

00:45-17:55

1 stop35h 40m

$876

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/10

09:15-21:55

1 stop17h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/10

10:40-08:50

1 stop16h 40m

$876

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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 8 August 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.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Colombo takes 11 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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 Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $593
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $467
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $462
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $462

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo are Singapore Airlines, Air India and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 14 August 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
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,346 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
895 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
7.4
Good
273 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
160 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,346 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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 $115, while return flights cost around $220.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $817, however they can be found for as little as $144.

  • 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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