Cheap flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $489
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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CMB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 December 2025.
Thu 25/1208:05ADL - CMB
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/110:25CMB - ADL
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,652
Tue 23/1206:25ADL - CMB
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/100:25CMB - ADL
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,906
Tue 23/1222:00ADL - CMB
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 13/119:30CMB - ADL
1 stop40h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12$3,949
Tue 23/1219:00ADL - CMB
3 stops31h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 13/107:30CMB - ADL
2 stops25h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$5,917
Best flights from Adelaide to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Sat 20/609:50ADL - CMB
1 stop17h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 10/700:05CMB - ADL
1 stop26h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,143
Sun 1/319:00ADL - CMB
2 stops33h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/300:45CMB - ADL
1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 22/12$1,156
Wed 4/306:25ADL - CMB
3 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/303:00CMB - ADL
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,158
Sun 10/509:10ADL - CMB
1 stop18h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sat 13/611:45CMB - ADL
2 stops19h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,239
Fri 8/510:10ADL - CMB
2 stops28h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 22/512:15CMB - ADL
2 stops17h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/12$1,253
Sat 2/506:00ADL - CMB
2 stops19h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 23/512:15CMB - ADL
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$1,274
Fri 16/106:25ADL - CMB
3 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/103:00CMB - ADL
3 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,296
Last-minute flights from Adelaide to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo. Data last updated 23 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/108:05ADL - CMB
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/122:50CMB - ADL
3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,442
Wed 7/119:05ADL - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/110:25CMB - ADL
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/12$1,320
Fri 16/119:05ADL - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/110:25CMB - ADL
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,213
Fri 30/112:00ADL - CMB
1 stop16h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/200:45CMB - ADL
2 stops27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/12$1,307
Fri 30/111:00ADL - CMB
1 stop17h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 1/200:40CMB - ADL
1 stop26h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/12$1,438
One-way flights from Adelaide to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
Sat 17/108:05ADL - CMB
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$489
Mon 2/308:05ADL - CMB
2 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12$491
Mon 9/218:35ADL - CMB
1 stop21h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 22/12$506
Mon 2/311:00ADL - CMB
1 stop17h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/12$539
Mon 9/206:00ADL - CMB
2 stops22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 23/12$616
Mon 9/220:00ADL - CMB
3 stops30h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$1,049
Sat 17/111:00ADL - CMB
1 stop17h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,082
Find flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
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AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Sat 20/6
09:50-22:55
1 stop17h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 10/7
00:05-07:00
1 stop26h 55m
$1,143
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Sun 1/3
19:00-23:30
2 stops33h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 23/3
00:45-10:30
1 stop28h 45m
$1,156
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Wed 4/3
06:25-21:50
3 stops20h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 19/3
03:00-07:25
3 stops23h 25m
$1,158
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Sun 10/5
09:10-23:35
1 stop18h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 13/6
11:45-11:30
2 stops19h 45m
$1,239
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Fri 8/5
10:10-11:05
2 stops28h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 22/5
12:15-09:25
2 stops17h 10m
$1,253
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Sat 2/5
06:00-21:30
2 stops19h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 23/5
12:15-13:35
2 stops21h 20m
$1,274
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Fri 16/1
06:25-21:50
3 stops44h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 27/1
03:00-07:25
3 stops23h 25m
$1,296
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Sat 17/1
08:05-11:00
2 stops31h 55m
$489
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Mon 2/3
08:05-11:50
2 stops56h 45m
$491
AdelaideColombo
ADL - CMB
ADLCMB
Adelaide
Mon 9/2
18:35-10:45
1 stop21h 10m
$506
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $680). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 December 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.
How often are flights from Adelaide to Colombo delayed?
About 0% of weekly flights between Adelaide and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Adelaide to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,249.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 12m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 14m.
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 23 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Adelaide, you will be flying from Adelaide, which is the city’s only airport. Adelaide (ADL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Adelaide. There are 0 flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 7 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 17h 05m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7714 km between Adelaide and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Malaysia Airlines, at $759, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Malaysia Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with SriLankan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $346. Singapore Airlines flights start at $413 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at $501 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Flights departing from Adelaide and landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport stopover in Singapore most frequently. Kuala Lumpur is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?
The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Universal Studios Singapore can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $131 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?
Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Berjaya Times Square, Petronas Towers, and National Mosque of Malaysia more than any other notable places. Berjaya Times Square, Petronas Towers, and National Mosque of Malaysia are located about 44.9 km, 46.6 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $39 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Melbourne.
Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $680). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,137). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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