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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $448

BNE — CMB
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Colombo

Tue 20/1011:10 -
3 stops62h 30m
Wed 4/1120:20 -
2 stops46h 15m
Deal found 31/8$1,070
Sat 26/911:05 -
1 stop36h 25m
Mon 19/1020:30 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 1/9$1,071
Mon 26/1000:50 -
1 stop27h 05m
Wed 11/1100:45 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 4/9$1,103
Tue 27/1011:10 -
1 stop36h 20m
Thu 12/1122:35 -
3 stops53h 55m
Deal found 1/9$1,117
Tue 15/911:10 -
1 stop36h 20m
Tue 9/320:20 -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 2/9$1,151
Tue 27/1011:35 -
2 stops27h 05m
Wed 11/1101:35 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 3/9$1,153

Find flight deals from Brisbane to Colombo

Round-trip from

$1,051

One-way from

$448

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,338
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 26/2-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($324 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 15/1

21:00-21:35

2 stops29h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$479

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Tue 15/9

11:10-21:10

2 stops62h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$491

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 13/11

11:10-21:35

2 stops38h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$561

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 11/9

11:05-21:10

2 stops38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$565
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Thu 14/1

12:15-23:25

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$636

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

00:50-23:25

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$687

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 11/9

21:20-17:50

1 stop25h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$727

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sun 28/2

00:50-23:25

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/3

00:45-23:20

1 stop18h 05m

$1,135

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Fri 5/2

23:25-23:30

1 stop28h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/2

00:45-16:55

1 stop35h 40m

$1,189

BrisbaneColombo

BNE Brisbane - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sat 6/2

23:25-23:30

1 stop28h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/2

00:45-16:55

1 stop35h 40m

$1,234

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,067). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,975). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,160 and $1,485 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,051 on Malaysia Airlines (26 Feb–17 Mar).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways from Brisbane 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
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,471 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,593 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Brisbane (BNE), located 12.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 8 airlines have flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 27h 05m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. Brisbane and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 8740 km. 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 Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($571), Malaysia Airlines ($720), and Singapore Airlines ($833) offers the cheapest pricing from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Jetstar is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Malaysia Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $340. Singapore Airlines flights start at $378 while deals on Batik Air start at $398 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Most of the time, Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Universal Studios Singapore, and Merlion are located about 21.6 km, 21.6 km, and 16.9 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $127 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Hong Kong.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Brisbane to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Brisbane to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Brisbane to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,067). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,975). 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 8 airlines flying from Brisbane to Colombo

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$571Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$720Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$833Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$894Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$911Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$951Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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VietJet AirCheapest$1,046Average$1,917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,125Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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