Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo from $378

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Malaysia Airlines flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
5 Mar
SYD12:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 55m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 Mar
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 25m
1 stop
SYD20:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$805
Malaysia Airlines
7 May
SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 25m
1 stop
CMB10:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 May
CMB00:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
SYD19:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$810
Malaysia Airlines
7 May
SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 20m
1 stop
CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 May
CMB00:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
SYD19:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$813

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SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

09:45-09:25

1 stop28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

22:50-08:20

1 stop29h 00m

$795

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

09:45-09:25

1 stop28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

22:50-08:20

1 stop29h 00m

$796

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

10:45-09:25

1 stop28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

10:25-18:50

2 stops26h 55m

$798

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

09:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

10:25-08:20

1 stop17h 25m

$800

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/3

20:05-21:50

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

10:25-18:50

2 stops26h 55m

$802

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

12:10-23:35

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$805

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

09:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

10:25-19:35

1 stop28h 40m

$806

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

12:10-23:35

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/3

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$807

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/4

20:50-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

03:00-08:20

2 stops24h 50m

$809

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/5

22:10-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$810

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sydney and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $953. If you are unable to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of August, then departing from Sydney during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $965.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $971. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,136.

What is the cheapest Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,167 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney for as low as $1,030 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight.

How have Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of February 2026, prices for Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 8% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

$672

Fastest flight time

11h 15m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $672. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,064.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 11h 15m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    There are 8756.9 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 11h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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AirAsia XPriceFrom $653Free cancellationRating
6.4
45 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $672Free cancellationRating
7.6
445 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom $695Free cancellationRating
7.3
293 reviews
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8.2
1,463 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom $857Free cancellationRating
6.8
79 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $916Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,179 reviews
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7.2
196 reviews
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7.5
998 reviews
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7.8
386 reviews
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  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

    SriLankan Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, operating 3 flights/week on average for this route. A good SriLankan Airlines flight deal for Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport starts from $857 round-trip, up to an average price of $1,154. Our users have rated SriLankan Airlines at 6.8/10.

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