Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo from $501

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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
18 Oct
SYD22:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 15m
1 stop
CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 Nov
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 25m
1 stop
SYD20:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$888
Malaysia Airlines
22 Aug
SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 20m
1 stop
CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
2 Sept
CMB00:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
SYD19:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$890
Malaysia Airlines
7 Aug
SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 20m
1 stop
CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20 Aug
CMB00:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
SYD19:35Sydney Kingsford Smith
$895

Cathay Pacific flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
26 May
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 10m
1 stop
CMB23:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12 June
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,212
Cathay Pacific
25 May
SYD07:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
20h 35m
1 stop
CMB23:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
2 June
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
38h 50m
1 stop
SYD20:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,260
Cathay Pacific
24 May
SYD14:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 10m
1 stop
CMB23:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6 June
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
SYD11:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,272

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SYD - CMB

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

22:10-22:55

1 stop30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/11

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$888

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/8

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/9

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$890

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/8

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/8

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$895

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

22:10-22:55

1 stop29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/9

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$897

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

13:05-10:05

1 stop25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$900

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

22:10-22:55

1 stop29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/9

00:05-10:00

1 stop29h 25m

$906
Fastest return journey

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

14:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/11

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$910

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

22:10-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/6

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$911

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

22:10-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$913

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

22:10-10:05

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/6

11:20-06:30

1 stop14h 40m

$914

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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 $958. If you are unable to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of August, then departing from Sydney during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,021.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,017. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,168.

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 from Sydney 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 $1,196 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 $1,058 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 7% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

$687

Fastest flight time

16h 20m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed, Sat and Sun
The best one-way flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Sydney in the past 72 hours is $687. The best return flight deal from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,206.
The fastest flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 16h 20m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • 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 16h 20m.

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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541 reviews
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7.3
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6.4
47 reviews
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7.4
308 reviews
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8.2
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6.8
84 reviews
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7.6
1,336 reviews
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7.3
213 reviews
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7.9
401 reviews
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1,037 reviews
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