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$481+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
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 13 May 2026.

Tue 13/1022:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 26/1000:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop14h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/5$862
Tue 26/522:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 3/711:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/5$869
Sat 1/822:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 21/811:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5$878
Sat 15/822:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 30/811:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/5$881
Tue 9/613:05
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop25h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 17/600:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/5$896
Tue 9/613:05
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop14h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 22/600:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5$900
Thu 4/609:15
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Mon 8/600:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5$902
Thu 26/1112:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop27h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 2/1211:15
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 11/5$909
Sun 16/809:15
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 30/800:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5$910
Wed 10/613:05
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop14h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 17/611:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop14h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/5$913
Sat 29/809:15
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 20m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 4/900:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 00m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 9/5$918
Sat 25/722:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 9/811:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop18h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/5$920

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 13 May 2026.

Return from

$869

One-way from

$481

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,022

Good round-trip deal

$1,172 or less

Good one-way deal

$678 or less
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 26/5-3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 9/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($308 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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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 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$1,021
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/6

11:20-06:30

1 stop14h 40m

$1,248

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/8

11:00-18:20

3 stops59h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/8

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,338

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

10:00-21:10

2 stops39h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/7

22:10-08:00

3 stops53h 20m

$1,347

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

07:40-21:30

2 stops18h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/8

12:15-08:50

2 stops16h 05m

$1,368

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

20:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/7

22:10-12:35

2 stops33h 55m

$1,416

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/8

20:30-18:20

2 stops26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/8

22:10-09:00

3 stops30h 20m

$1,426

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

07:40-23:30

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/10

00:50-12:45

1 stop30h 25m

$1,443

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

21:55-23:45

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

01:05-08:55

2 stops27h 20m

$1,481

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

07:25-01:05

2 stops22h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 25/9

02:05-06:05

2 stops23h 30m

$1,701

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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 84 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 13 May 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
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
401 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,037 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
307 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
83 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,510 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SYD - SIN

creat a group of Senior (75 above) to allow them board the flight ahead of other groups.

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 $157, while return flights cost around $211.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $288, however they can be found for as little as $211.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 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. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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