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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,627 and $2,401 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,000 on Multiple Airlines (8 May-20 May).

Question 1

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Colombo flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 21m. Find deals

Question 3

How often are flights from Sydney to Colombo delayed?

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About 48% of weekly flights between Sydney and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 139 minutes. Find deals

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week. Find deals

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 29m.

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Colombo flights?

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Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 48% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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New Delhi (DEL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,234.

Question 8

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 64% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $1,627 and $2,401 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,000 on Multiple Airlines (8 May-20 May).

Question 10

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

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There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 12h 50m. Fly via Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Sydney and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 8756 km.

Question 11

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

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Flying on AirAsia X is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at $660. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Malaysia Airlines and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $805 and $847, respectively. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

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Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 13

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $822). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,280). 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.

Question 14

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

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

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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.

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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).

Question 17

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

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The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is $533. On average you can expect to pay $959. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $695.

Question 18

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

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Before booking your flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines.

Question 19

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

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The most popular stopover on flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Singapore. Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stop in Kuala Lumpur the next most. Kuala Lumpur is followed by Bangkok in terms of the most popular stopover location for Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

Question 20

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

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Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Shanghai. Melbourne sees the next fewest stopovers on Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

Question 21

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

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If you're on a stopover in Singapore and looking for things to do, consider visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Sim Lim Square. Sentosa, Merlion, and Sim Lim Square can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 16.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $131 per day.

Question 22

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

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The majority of Kuala Lumpur visitors spend their time at Berjaya Times Square, Petronas Towers, and National Mosque of Malaysia. Berjaya Times Square, Petronas Towers, and National Mosque of Malaysia can be visited by travelling about 44.9 km, 46.6 km, and 44.8 km respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Kuala Lumpur Intl for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 23

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Bangkok?

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Most Bangkok visitors opt to spend their time at Pratunam, Siam Square, and Thailand Cultural Center. Pratunam, Siam Square and Thailand Cultural Center are located about 23.8 km, 24.2 km, and 21.1 km, respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Bangkok can hire one for about $38 per day.

Question 24

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CMB?

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It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 25

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

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For a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 10 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Colombo?

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

Question 28

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Colombo?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Sydney to Colombo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Colombo?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Sydney to Colombo.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Colombo with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	$1,000
One-way from	$393
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,319
Good round-trip deal	$1,128 or less
Good one-way deal	$576 or less

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AirAsia X	Cheapest$660	Average$768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$805	Average$1,136	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest$847	Average$865	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$861	Average$1,304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$867	Average$1,145	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$918	Average$1,235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,077	Average$1,424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,097	Average$1,373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,114	Average$1,426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,132	Average$1,359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $393

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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