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$474+ 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Colombo in 2026

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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 9 August 2026.

Fri 13/1110:45 -
1 stop16h 35m
Fri 20/1122:50 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 7/8$942
Fri 4/909:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Mon 7/921:45 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 7/8$943
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 8/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 6/8$945
Fri 18/911:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Fri 2/1020:30 -
1 stop35h 35m
Deal found 6/8$946
Sun 13/910:05 -
2 stops39h 35m
Sat 26/922:10 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 7/8$949
Tue 15/911:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Tue 9/320:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 5/8$950
Fri 14/809:45 -
1 stop16h 40m
Sat 29/821:45 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 4/8$952
Mon 17/820:50 -
1 stop29h 35m
Wed 9/921:45 -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 5/8$957
Mon 12/1012:00 -
3 stops38h 40m
Sun 1/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/8$959

Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2026, 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 9 August 2026.

Return from

$942

One-way from

$474

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,072

Good round-trip deal

$1,202 or less

Good one-way deal

$642 or less
13/11-20/11
  • 13/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 30m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 2/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($293 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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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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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 9 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

10:05-21:10

3 stops39h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

22:10-09:00

2 stops29h 20m

$1,007

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

21:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/11

20:20-13:35

1 stop35h 45m

$1,034

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

09:50-20:45

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

21:45-07:10

1 stop27h 55m

$1,056
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

06:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

19:50-15:20

1 stop14h 00m

$1,147

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

19:45-23:30

2 stops32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

00:50-09:05

2 stops27h 45m

$1,253

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/11

15:15-23:30

1 stop37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/11

00:45-07:35

2 stops25h 20m

$1,281

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/12

11:15-20:35

1 stop27h 50m

$1,288

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/12

22:50-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,318

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/1

21:50-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/1

22:50-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,434

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/2

08:30-23:30

2 stops20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/2

00:45-09:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,484

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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?

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 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 9 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways 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
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
413 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
315 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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 $145, while return flights cost around $333.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $407, however they can be found for as little as $333.

  • 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 20 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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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