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

There are many flights that can get you from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 17h 45m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8629 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

Currently priced at $1,116, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,304. Singapore Airlines is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Canberra, you will be flying from Canberra, which is the city’s only airport. Canberra (CBR) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Canberra. There are 0 flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

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

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment. Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,255 and $1,459 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,542 on Cathay Pacific (16 Mar-17 Mar). Find deals

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Average price	$1,198

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8.1

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10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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7.5

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922 reviews

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Very Good

1,387 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Canberra, you will be flying from Canberra, which is the city’s only airport. Canberra (CBR) is located 6.4 km from the centre of Canberra. There are 0 flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 17h 45m. Fly via Cathay Pacific or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8629 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $1,116, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,304. Singapore Airlines is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Canberra to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Canberra to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canberra to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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 Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $975). Flying from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,717). 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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