Question 1

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

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Flying on Malaysia Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at $926. Another option worth looking into is SriLankan Airlines, starting at $948 round trip. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Booking 82 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. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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. Find deals

Question 4

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. Find deals

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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 7

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 $450. On average you can expect to pay $2,501. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $634.

Question 8

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: Air India, Cathay Pacific or Malaysia Airlines.

Question 9

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.

Question 10

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 11

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 Boat Quay. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $128 per day.

Question 12

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 Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia. Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia can be visited by travelling about 46.6 km, 44.9 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 $49 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 13

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

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Flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are generally found to be more expensive on Wednesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 15 days in advance to save up to 10% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 15 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,145, or $1,255 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney in February are about $1,236 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $798.

Question 16

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 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Question 17

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 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 9 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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.

Question 22

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	$888
One-way from	$383
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,231
Good round-trip deal	$1,012 or less
Good one-way deal	$558 or less

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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$815	Average$1,093	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest$838	Average$899	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$843	Average$1,195	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$853	Average$1,148	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$912	Average$1,235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$976	Average$1,392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,063	Average$1,360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,106	Average$1,364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,144	Average$1,332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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