Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo
How to find the cheapest flight from Sydney to Colombo
All the information you need to plan the best SYD to CMB flight in 2022: compare Sydney to Colombo flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Colombo.
SYD - CMB | Price | $542 - $1,061 |
CMB | Temperature | 27 - 28 °C |
CMB | Precipitation | 60 - 350 mm |
Popular in
December
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Cheapest in
May
Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Round-trip from
$759
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way from
$701
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 20% 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 54 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 $1,190, or $1,275 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney in May are about $961 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $668.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (SYD - CMB)?
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.
Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo in January, February 2022
The best prices found for SYD to CMB flights in January, February
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Sydney to Colombo 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Colombo from Sydney found for this year
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Direct flights to Colombo from Sydney
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Last-minute flights from Sydney to Colombo
Late deals on return flights to Colombo from Sydney, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney
The cheapest one-way flights from Sydney to Colombo
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Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Sydney to Colombo flights.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
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. 13 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.
Which airlines flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Qantas Airways flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Can I find flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $900 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Malaysia Airlines for just $879, but on average you can expect to pay $943.
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 16 direct flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under $1,200. A good price for a direct flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than $1,779.
Are there last-minute flights available from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,100?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Flying on Malaysia Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at $879. Another option worth looking into is Singapore Airlines, starting at $945 return. These flights start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Malaysia Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $620. However, be on the lookout for offers from Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Before booking your flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Air China, Cathay Pacific or China Southern.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
The cheapest flight price from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is $574. On average you can expect to pay $1,572. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $1,142.
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Can I fly to Colombo from Sydney Kingsford Smith right now?
Most visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 Antigen (quick-test) hours before departing to Colombo.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sydney Kingsford Smith are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers are required to complete a health declaration form before arriving in Sri Lanka. Each traveler must have their own form filled out.
Health Pass For Public Activity - Travelers are required to present proof of vaccination before checking in to hotels and other public places. The health pass should be presented as valid proof of vaccination.
Health Insurance - Travelers must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $50,000 for up to 1 month.
Fully vaccinated travelers are recommended to have comprehensive travel insurance that will cover health and other expenses related to COVID-19. If traveling with unvaccinated or not-fully vaccinated children, the comprehensive travel insurance should be extended to also cover them.
Can I fly back to Sydney Kingsford Smith from Colombo?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Sydney to Colombo choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Sydney to Colombo
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Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Colombo
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