Cheap flights from Australia to Colombo
How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
To save on the cost of your flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, book at least 54 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 20% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,208 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,295.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Australia in May are about $976 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $678.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (AU - CMB)?
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.
Cheap flights from Australia to Colombo in December, January 2021
The best prices found for Australia to CMB flights in December, January
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Australia to Colombo 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Colombo from Australia found for this year
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Direct flights to Colombo from Australia
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Last-minute flights from Australia to Colombo
Late deals on return flights to Colombo from Australia, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Australia
The cheapest one-way flights from Australia to Colombo
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Australia to Colombo flights.
Which airlines flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $800 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $795, but on average you can expect to pay $844.
Are there direct flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under $1,200. A good price for a direct flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than $1,287.
Are there last-minute flights available from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,400?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,400.
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 Melbourne Avalon - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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 Air China, Cathay Pacific or China Southern as they are the most popular for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $583. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $994 on average our data indicates $1,596 when flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
Flights to Colombo from Australia
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Can I fly to Colombo from Australia right now?
Most visitors from Australia need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Colombo.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form before arriving in Sri Lanka. Each traveler must have their own form filled out.
Health Pass For Public Activity - Travelers are required to present proof of vaccination before checking in to hotels and other public places. The health pass should be presented as valid proof of vaccination.
Health Insurance - Travelers must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $50,000 for up to 1 month.
Fully vaccinated travelers are recommended to have comprehensive travel insurance that will cover health and other expenses related to COVID-19.
Can I fly back to Australia from Colombo?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Australia.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.
Departure points for flights from Australia to Colombo
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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Colombo
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