Q: Can I fly back to Australia from Colombo?

Returning to Australia from Colombo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Australia. Find deals

Question 1

Can I fly to Colombo from Australia right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Australia to Colombo

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 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Colombo.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.

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Health Insurance - Travelers should have the mandatory COVID 19 Insurance of 12 USD with one month cover of 75,000 USD, regardless of vaccination status.

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Question 2

Can I fly back to Australia from Colombo?

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Returning to Australia from Colombo

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

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Question 3

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

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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. Find deals

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $655. While the most popular route (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for $1,225 on average our data indicates $2,013 when flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 6

Can I find flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $900 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $845, but on average you can expect to pay $922.

Question 7

Are there direct flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under $1,100. A good price for a direct flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than $1,083.

Question 8

Are there last-minute flights available from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,100?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

Question 9

Which airlines flying from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Singapore Airlines, SriLankan 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.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, book at least 43 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 12% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,466 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,551.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in October. 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 $1,528 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $993.

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (AU - CMB)?

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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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Batik Air	Cheapest$436	Average$964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Batik Air flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$519	Average$1,130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	COVID-19 safety	Search Thai Airways flights
China Southern	Cheapest$613	Average$890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Southern flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$635	Average$1,005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$658	Average$1,141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	COVID-19 safety	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$674	Average$930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	Cheapest$759	Average$867	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$801	Average$1,147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	COVID-19 safety	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$864	Average$1,206	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$962	Average$1,692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Emirates flights

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