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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $418

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CMB
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$888

One-way from

$513

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,256
14/8-21/8
  • 14/8-21/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 57h 40m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 55m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($454 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Thu 14/823:30BNE - CMB
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 21/810:40CMB - BNE
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6$888
Sat 1/1118:10BNE - CMB
1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 30/1100:45CMB - BNE
1 stop35h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6$929

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane 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 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Brisbane

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Colombo

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Price

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Thu 14/8

23:30-21:55

2 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/8

10:40-21:55

3 stops30h 45m

$888

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

18:10-23:30

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

00:45-16:55

1 stop35h 40m

$942

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sat 11/10

18:10-23:35

1 stop33h 55m

$418

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Wed 26/11

15:05-09:25

2 stops22h 50m

$435

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Wed 12/11

00:10-23:30

1 stop27h 50m

$609

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Wed 27/8

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

$716

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Wed 27/8

06:25-21:30

3 stops19h 35m

$1,012

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Sun 23/11

15:10-16:30

1 stop29h 50m

$1,033

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

Thu 14/8

01:55-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

$1,621

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Deals found on 29/6

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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 50 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 $682). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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 BNE to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane 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 1 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Brisbane to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
921 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
869 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.
China Eastern
7.1
Good
152 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Brisbane to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,068), offers the cheapest pricing from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 19% 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 China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $716. Cathay Pacific flights start at $726 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $736 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. Hong Kong sees the next most stopovers on Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

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

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $128 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, and Mid-levels Escalators are currently the most popular points of interest in Hong Kong at the moment. Hong Kong Disneyland, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre and Mid-levels Escalators are located about 12.6 km, 25.8 km, and 24.5 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • 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 Kuala Lumpur.

  • 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 $682). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). 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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Cathay PacificCheapest$821Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$848Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$872Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$1,045Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,135Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,138Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,380Average$1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,565Average$1,928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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