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$395+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Colombo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Fri 20/1110:25
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop18h 40m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 13/1211:15
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop15h 10m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 8/4$819
Sat 30/522:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Sun 21/611:20
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop27h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/4$821
Tue 21/720:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/722:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$825
Sat 23/509:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$833
Tue 28/720:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/807:25
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$838
Fri 22/509:45
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/522:55
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop16h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$843
Wed 9/920:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/922:55
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$845
Tue 8/920:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/922:55
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$846
Mon 7/920:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/922:55
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$848
Sat 6/622:10
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop16h 25m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 26/600:05
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop25h 50m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/4$849
Tue 8/920:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/922:55
CMB
-
SYD
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$852
Wed 14/1021:50
SYD
-
CMB
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1010:40
CMB
-
SYD
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$853

Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Return from

$821

One-way from

$395

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,205

Good round-trip deal

$1,048 or less

Good one-way deal

$792 or less
Malaysia Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • 30/5-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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7/6
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($307 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo.
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Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 10 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:50-21:55

1 stop29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

$917
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

09:45-21:55

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/7

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

$940

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

09:45-21:55

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/6

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

$999

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

11:00-23:35

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/6

00:50-06:05

1 stop24h 45m

$1,059

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

20:30-12:35

1 stop35h 35m

$1,271

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

10:05-18:20

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

20:30-12:35

1 stop35h 35m

$1,314

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/4

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

22:10-09:00

3 stops30h 20m

$1,314

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:30-21:10

2 stops29h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

20:30-12:35

1 stop35h 35m

$1,317

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

08:25-21:30

2 stops17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

07:35-06:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,318

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

08:45-21:30

2 stops17h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

07:35-06:25

1 stop18h 20m

$1,320

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When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight to Colombo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 10 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways to Sri Lanka. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
396 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,491 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

FAQs about flying to Colombo

Getting around Colombo

Colombo’s streets are filled with three-wheel vehicles known as tuk-tuks, and these motorised for-hire vehicles can be a convenient way to get around the city. Tourists should opt for metered tuk-tuks rather than trying to negotiate a rate with the driver or better yet, seek out a special tourist-friendly fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority. Taxis are also available, as are public buses and a train system.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $118, while return flights cost around $114.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $1,939, however they can be found for as little as $114.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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