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Flight deals from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $868. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Sat, 27 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Thu, 4 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Sun, 18 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.

Colombo.$758 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.

Colombo.$758 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.

Colombo.$759 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Tue, 23 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.

Colombo.$761 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.

Colombo.$761 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 4 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $761, select.

Colombo.$762 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.

Colombo.$762 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Tue, 11 May.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $762, select.

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Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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Sydney to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$757
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	11 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week	6

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake is $757. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake?

11 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake?

SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles fly direct from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake.

How many flights are there a week from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake?

As of July 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 11 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo Bandaranayake?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake with?

Currently, AirAsia X and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know

Around 11 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Colombo is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Flights from SYD to CMB start at 16:10 — the earliest with SriLankan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:10 with SriLankan Airlines. In total, there are four weekly Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your SYD to CMB flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Colombo (and then seeing more of Sri Lanka!) is easy with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
SriLankan Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Among carriers operating SYD to CMB flights, SriLankan Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between SYD and CMB include:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight is $357. A return plane ticket is currently $757. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to CMB.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)

Of the departures from Sydney Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

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Booking your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.

When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

August is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Colombo in March.
When reserving your flight from Sydney Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.