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$418+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 November 2025.

Tue 18/1120:05SYD - CMB
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1209:10CMB - SYD
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$901
Wed 12/1121:50SYD - CMB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1203:30CMB - SYD
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$904
Mon 17/1120:05SYD - CMB
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:30CMB - SYD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$912
Mon 17/1120:05SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1209:10CMB - SYD
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$929
Wed 12/1111:35SYD - CMB
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1101:35CMB - SYD
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$932
Thu 13/1120:05SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1209:10CMB - SYD
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$933
Sun 23/1113:35SYD - CMB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1212:30CMB - SYD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$938
Thu 13/1120:05SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1209:10CMB - SYD
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11$941
Tue 18/1120:05SYD - CMB
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1122:50CMB - SYD
3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$943

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 13 November 2025.

Return from

$901

One-way from

$427

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,298

Good round-trip deal

$1,118 or less

Good one-way deal

$572 or less
18/11-9/12
  • 18/11-9/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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17/11
  • 17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($296 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo.
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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 13 November 2025.
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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

16:10-23:30

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/2

00:45-17:55

1 stop35h 40m

$975

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

12:15-23:30

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

12:15-17:55

1 stop24h 10m

$1,085

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

12:15-23:30

1 stop16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/2

00:45-11:50

1 stop29h 35m

$1,085

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

19:10-10:45

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

00:45-11:50

1 stop29h 35m

$1,085

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

16:10-23:30

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

00:45-07:40

1 stop25h 25m

$1,144

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

08:20-23:30

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/2

00:45-07:40

1 stop25h 25m

$1,144

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

07:15-21:50

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$1,195

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

11:30-21:10

1 stop15h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

12:10-06:35

1 stop12h 55m

$1,284

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/2

00:40-10:20

1 stop28h 10m

$1,291

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

11:30-21:10

1 stop15h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

12:10-10:25

2 stops16h 45m

$1,291

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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 7 November 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 13 November 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
1,400 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,400 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,400 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
933 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,400 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,400 reviews
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Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
177 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,400 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,400 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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 $123, while return flights cost around $212.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $790, however they can be found for as little as $212.

  • 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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