Best One-Way Price | $318 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $670 |
Fastest flight time | 15h 30m |
Operated By | 1 airline |
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Sydney TO Colombo
Sydney (SYD) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)
Typically, flights to Colombo from Sydney are cheaper when flying from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, which has an average price of $1,495
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM SYDNEY | August | 22% cheaper | Flying from Sydney to Colombo costs on average just $1,169 in August |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM SYDNEY | December | 59% more expensive | It costs about $2,384 for flights to Colombo from Sydney in December |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO COLOMBO FROM SYDNEY | December | 301% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Colombo from Sydney in December than any other month |
Your flight to Colombo from Brisbane Airport will take on average 32 hours. With no direct flights available, find Colombo flight deals from Brisbane with a stop at Hamad International Airport, Doha, before heading off to Colombo. From Melbourne Airport, one of the quickest flight durations is 32 hours with a stop at Hamad International before landing at Colombo’s Bandaranaike Airport. Sydney flights follow the same path as Brisbane and Melbourne with regards to stops and averages about 33 hours to make your arrival. Note that all return flights involve an extra stop and average a 45-hour flight.
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from any city in Australia into Colombo. Leaving from Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney sees you on an overnight flight to Hamad International Airport before switching flights to Bandaranaike Airport, Colombo. Brisbane and Melbourne offer the same overnight flight options, also stopping at Hamad International Airport before switching flights to Bandaranaike Airport. Those two flights are one hour shorter than the Sydney journey. Unfortunately, there are no flights to Colombo from Perth, entailing an extra flight into one of the other three cities first.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Colombo is possible. If you are planning a flight to Colombo, consider booking flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (28 km from Colombo city centre), Kalutara Katukurunda Airport (45 km from Colombo city centre), Bentota River Airport (59 km from Colombo city centre), Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir Airport (80 km from Colombo city centre) or Koggala Airport (117 km from Colombo city centre).
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl in Colombo is the closest airport to Fort Railway Station (distance: 27.7 km).
Prices for flights to Colombo are refreshed on a daily basis.
As of March 2024, there are 20 operators available to choose from for flights to Colombo.
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Colombo.
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
Australian passport holders will need to obtain a visa when travelling to Colombo. Luckily, it is easy to obtain one on arrival at the airport. The only obligations are to have a Sri Lanka arrival date before you take off from Australia and your passport will need to be valid for six month or longer. Your tourist visa will be valid for 180 days.
Colombo is the heart of tourist Sri Lanka and the most metropolitan city in this South Asian country. Beautiful in scenery and history, you will be spoilt for choice with architecture, art and history at your fingertips. With cultural festivals held all year round, ensure you see the Duruthu Perahera Festival held on the 10th and 11th of January annually. This grand procession celebrates the beginning of the Buddhist calendar and is one of the most famous traditional dates in Sri Lanka. With temples being an integral part of the Colombo experience, two in the city centre are Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil and Gangaramaya Temple – both stunning spiritual tributes. See Asian birdlife and nature safely from the Thalangama Wetlands or spend the day at one of the famous Colombo beaches, including Hikkaduwa for a vibey atmosphere, Kalpitiya for amazing views and Bentota for watersports and adventure. Sample traditional cuisine from some of the best street vendors and experience seafood and curry dishes like never before. Famous eateries in Colombo include Nuga Gama, The Ministry Of Crab and Ginger Kafe.
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