Cheap Flights from Perth to Colombo

Which airlines fly from Perth to Colombo?

There are no direct flights from Perth to Colombo airports, but many airlines fly to Colombo Bandaranayake (CMB) with just 1 layover.

Airlines with the most regular departures are:

• Emirates
• Malaysia Airlines
• Qantas
• Singapore Airlines

More airline combinations are available involving 1 or more connections.

Is there a time difference between Perth and Colombo?

Colombo and all of Sri Lanka are 2 hours and 30 minutes behind Perth.

What is the weather like in Colombo?

Colombo is hotter than Perth all year round, with average temperatures from 27°C in January to 29°C in April. It can also get much wetter, with almost 400mm of rain in May and a monsoon season that lasts from June to September.

How expensive is Colombo?

Essential travel information for Colombo

• Australian passport holders can apply for an e-visa or get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka. This is valid for 30 days in the country.
• Check travel warnings for Sri Lanka to stay safe and avoid problems on your trip.

Departing from Perth

Perth Airport (PER) has 4 terminals that are grouped in 2 buildings. These are located far apart, so it's important to check your flight booking and go to the right terminal to avoid delays.

• Terminal 1 – international flights
• Terminal 2 – domestic flights with Regional Express, Tigerair and Virgin Australia
• Terminal 3 – domestic flights with Jetstar
• Terminal 4 – domestic flights with Qantas (some Qantas flights use T3)

You should arrive at the airport 3 hours before an international flight, or 1 hour before if your flight to Colombo starts with a domestic connection in Australia.

Arriving in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) is the main international airport serving Sri Lanka's capital. The airport has 2 terminals – International and Domestic – with a new International Terminal scheduled to open in 2019. This will accommodate more passengers and have more modern facilities.

To get from the airport to the city, you can take an air-conditioned taxi from outside the terminal or the public bus to the central bus station, although this may be uncomfortable and is much slower. You can also hire a car from the airport if you're prepared for the country's driving conditions.

Some connecting flights may arrive at Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML).

Return flights from Colombo to Perth

To make your time at the airport more comfortable when waiting for your return flight, you can stay in an airline lounge or pay to access an executive lounge.

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Please note: all information is correct as of January 2019.