Cheap Flights from Sydney to Colombo

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Amazing SYD to CMB Flight Deals

The lowest prices to Bandaranaike Intl. within the past 7 days were AU$428 for one-way flights and AU$772 for return flights for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu., 2 May - Sun., 12 May
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$772 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$772
Return
found 1 day ago
Select AirAsia X flight, departing Thu., 2 May from Sydney to Colombo, returning Sun., 12 May, priced at AU$772 found 1 day ago
Thu., 9 May - Mon., 13 May
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$986 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$986
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu., 9 May from Sydney to Colombo, returning Mon., 13 May, priced at AU$986 found 1 day ago
Thu., 25 Jul. - Wed., 21 Aug.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,164 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,164
Return
found 3 days ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Thu., 25 Jul. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Wed., 21 Aug., priced at AU$1,164 found 3 days ago
Tue., 5 Nov. - Mon., 18 Nov.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,167 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,167
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Tue., 5 Nov. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Mon., 18 Nov., priced at AU$1,167 found 1 day ago
Fri., 6 Sep. - Fri., 20 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,172 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$1,172
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Sri Lankan Airlines flight, departing Fri., 6 Sep. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Fri., 20 Sep., priced at AU$1,172 found 18 hours ago
Thu., 30 May - Mon., 17 Jun.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,281 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,281
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu., 30 May from Sydney to Colombo, returning Mon., 17 Jun., priced at AU$1,281 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from SYD to CMB?
It’s a looong one. Usually, it takes 16 hours and 43 minutes to fly from SYD to Colombo International Airport. But there’s always a bright side. You’ve got more than enough time to catch up on your reading!
Are there non-stop flights between Mascot Airport and CMB?
SriLankan Airlines flies direct from Sydney to Seeduwa - Katunayake. If plane spotting while counting down the minutes on a stopover doesn’t do it for you, check it out.
What airlines fly non-stop from Mascot Airport to CMB?
Sure, stopovers are awesome if you have a thing for tacky souvenirs and dodgy food. But if you want to start your holiday as quickly as possible, jump on a direct flight with SriLankan Airlines. You can take your pick of 8 services between SYD and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) every month.
How many flights are flown between SYD and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
With 12 flights from SYD to CMB each week, what’s the hold up? That flight won’t book itself! Lock in your seat and you’ll be kicking back in Seeduwa - Katunayake before you realise.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here’s the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Kingsford Smith Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin city name
Sydney
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination city name
Colombo
Number of airlines serving
13
Popular airline
Sri Lankan Airlines
Distance
8709 km

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