How long is the flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 18h 45m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Australia and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 8740 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $258. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia X and Jetstar, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The most popular flight routes from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and Brisbane - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $766. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $654 on average, our data indicates $1,515 when flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

When booking a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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$288+ Flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Average price	$1,454
Good round-trip deal	$1,263 or less
Good one-way deal	$985 or less

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Mon 11/521:55PER - CMB

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 21/510:25CMB - PER

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$692

Thu 5/205:15PER - CMB

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Thu 12/210:25CMB - PER

1 stop15h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 8/1$697

Sun 25/117:45PER - CMB

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/210:25CMB - PER

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$698

Thu 30/423:15PER - CMB

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 17/510:40CMB - PER

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$701

Fri 1/521:55PER - CMB

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/502:05CMB - PER

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$703

Sat 2/523:15PER - CMB

1 stop28h 20mBatik Air

Sun 17/502:05CMB - PER

1 stop19h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 7/1$710

Mon 9/317:45PER - CMB

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/300:40CMB - PER

2 stops49h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$716

Sat 25/418:25PER - CMB

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/522:55CMB - PER

2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$718

Fri 24/421:55PER - CMB

3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/522:55CMB - PER

2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$719

Sat 17/120:40PER - CMB

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Sat 21/210:25CMB - PER

1 stop15h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 8/1$721

Fri 24/417:20PER - CMB

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Fri 1/502:05CMB - PER

1 stop11h 40mBatik Air

Deal found 8/1$722

Thu 5/205:15PER - CMB

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/210:25CMB - PER

2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$725

Best flights from Australia to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Thu 5/217:45PER - CMB

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/210:25CMB - PER

2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$739

Tue 10/302:25PER - CMB

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Sat 14/300:40CMB - PER

1 stop12h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 6/1$743

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Sun 19/422:55CMB - DRW

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Deal found 6/1$792

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Mon 20/402:05CMB - PER

1 stop19h 55mBatik Air

Deal found 7/1$880

Sat 6/609:20BNE - CMB

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Thu 25/600:50CMB - BNE

1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,022

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2 stops46h 25mCathay Pacific

Fri 13/300:45CMB - ADL

1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/1$1,074

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1 stop36h 20mChina Eastern

Sun 15/320:20CMB - BNE

1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 8/1$1,089

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Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sun 17/500:20CMB - MEL

Nonstop9h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,137

Sun 15/206:00OOL - CMB

2 stops19h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 7/312:10CMB - OOL

2 stops18h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,480

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1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/222:50CMB - DRW

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Deal found 7/1$779

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Deal found 8/1$839

Mon 6/417:20PER - CMB

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1 stop25h 15mBatik Air

Deal found 7/1$880

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2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$818

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3 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$842

Sat 4/423:15PER - CMB

1 stop28h 20mBatik Air

Sun 19/402:05CMB - PER

1 stop25h 15mBatik Air

Deal found 7/1$930

Tue 3/302:25PER - CMB

1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 7/300:40CMB - PER

1 stop22h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/1$939

Sat 2/509:20BNE - CMB

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1 stop27h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,036

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Mon 23/300:45CMB - ADL

1 stop28h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/1$1,100

Sun 22/305:15PER - CMB

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/402:05CMB - PER

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$846

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Wed 18/300:45CMB - MEL

1 stop23h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,051

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Deal found 6/1$994

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Sat 13/611:45CMB - ADL

1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,074

Tue 3/307:15BNE - CMB

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2 stops19h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,007

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Deal found 7/1$946

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Deal found 7/1$1,079

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Deal found 8/1$1,018

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Deal found 8/1$955

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Deal found 8/1$1,542

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Deal found 7/1$1,024

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Deal found 6/1$1,546

Direct flights from Australia to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from Australia to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Fri 13/217:20SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

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Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,040

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Nonstop10h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 20/300:25CMB - MEL

Nonstop10h 00mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,042

Tue 24/217:20SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 6/300:05CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,042

Fri 20/317:20SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 2/400:05CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,043

Tue 3/317:20SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 14/300:05CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,045

Fri 27/217:25MEL - CMB

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Mon 23/300:25CMB - MEL

Nonstop10h 00mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,046

Tue 10/317:25MEL - CMB

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Deal found 7/1$1,048

Mon 2/317:25MEL - CMB

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Sun 29/300:20CMB - MEL

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Deal found 8/1$1,049

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Nonstop10h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Wed 18/300:25CMB - MEL

Nonstop10h 00mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 8/1$1,077

Sat 21/217:20SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 27/200:05CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,101

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Mon 2/300:05CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,103

Sat 7/217:20SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 12/300:05CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 7/1$1,107

Last-minute flights from Australia to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to Colombo. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Thu 15/116:50DRW - CMB

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Tue 20/103:30CMB - DRW

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1$909

Sat 17/120:40PER - CMB

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Sat 21/210:25CMB - PER

1 stop15h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 8/1$721

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Sat 21/210:25CMB - PER

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Deal found 8/1$742

Sat 17/120:05SYD - CMB

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2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$945

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2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$946

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Mon 2/210:25CMB - PER

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$698

Mon 2/207:15BNE - CMB

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/322:50CMB - BNE

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$970

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1 stop19h 05mAirAsia

Thu 12/210:25CMB - PER

1 stop15h 35mAirAsia

Deal found 8/1$697

Thu 5/205:15PER - CMB

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 8/1$725

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1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$746

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2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$755

Sat 21/215:50DRW - CMB

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/222:50CMB - DRW

1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$779

One-way flights from Australia to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.

Mon 19/105:15PER - CMB

1 stop19h 05mAirAsia

Deal found 8/1$288

Thu 5/320:40PER - CMB

1 stop15h 15mAirAsia

Deal found 7/1$295

Wed 4/301:40PER - CMB

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Deal found 7/1$298

Sat 24/117:15PER - CMB

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Deal found 7/1$301

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1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$303

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Deal found 6/1$307

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1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$324

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Deal found 6/1$325

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1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$330

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1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1$336

Mon 12/102:25PER - CMB

1 stop23h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 8/1$339

Fri 27/210:45SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$342

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PerthColombo

PER - CMB

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Thu 5/2

17:45-09:25

2 stops18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

10:25-04:40

2 stops15h 45m

$739

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

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Tue 10/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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00:40-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

$743

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Sat 21/2

15:50-10:45

1 stop22h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/2

22:50-16:00

1 stop13h 10m

$779

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Fri 3/4

16:35-09:25

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/4

22:55-16:00

1 stop13h 05m

$792

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Tue 3/2

05:35-21:50

3 stops18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

02:45-19:55

2 stops14h 40m

$818

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Mon 2/3

02:25-23:35

1 stop23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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00:40-15:15

1 stop12h 05m

$839

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

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17:45-21:50

2 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

23:00-16:30

3 stops39h 00m

$842

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sun 22/3

05:15-21:50

1 stop19h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/4

02:05-08:55

2 stops28h 20m

$846

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

Perth

Sat 4/4

23:15-01:05

1 stop28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

02:05-00:30

1 stop19h 55m

$880

PerthColombo

PER - CMB

PERCMB

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Mon 6/4

17:20-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/4

02:05-05:50

1 stop25h 15m

$880

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $321). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $792). 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 AU to CMB?

When flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 91% versus a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from Australia to Colombo delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between Australia and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to Colombo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Thursday 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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to Colombo flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 39% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,126 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

968 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

289 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

78 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 18h 45m. Fly via Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Australia and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 8740 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is AirAsia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $258. However, be on the lookout for offers from AirAsia X and Jetstar, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
The most popular flight routes from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and Brisbane - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $766. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $654 on average, our data indicates $1,515 when flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Colombo?
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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $321). Flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $792). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Colombo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
AirAsia	Cheapest$375	Average$775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$396	Average$849	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$660	Average$1,071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Batik Air	Cheapest$680	Average$791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$688	Average$862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$690	Average$1,387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$722	Average$1,131	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$739	Average$1,323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$782	Average$1,205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air India	Cheapest$785	Average$821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights

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