Cheap Flights from Sydney to Colombo

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Amazing SYD to CMB Flight Deals

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Mon., 24 Feb. - Thu., 13 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$958 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$958
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon., 24 Feb. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Thu., 13 Mar., priced at AU$958 found 3 days ago
Wed., 19 Feb. - Thu., 13 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$992 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$992
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed., 19 Feb. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Thu., 13 Mar., priced at AU$992 found 3 days ago
Fri., 21 Feb. - Sat., 8 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$999 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$999
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Sri Lankan Airlines flight, departing Fri., 21 Feb. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Sat., 8 Mar., priced at AU$999 found 16 hours ago
Thu., 20 Feb. - Mon., 10 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,274 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$1,274
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Thu., 20 Feb. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Mon., 10 Mar., priced at AU$1,274 found 16 hours ago
Sun., 23 Feb. - Sun., 9 Mar.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,276 Return, found 16 hours ago
AU$1,276
Return
found 16 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Sun., 23 Feb. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Sun., 9 Mar., priced at AU$1,276 found 16 hours ago
Mon., 24 Mar. - Mon., 7 Apr.
SYD
Sydney
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,291 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,291
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Mon., 24 Mar. from Sydney to Colombo, returning Mon., 7 Apr., priced at AU$1,291 found 3 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from SYD to CMB?
It’s a looong one. Usually, it takes 16 hours and 43 minutes to fly from SYD to Colombo International Airport. But there’s always a bright side. You’ve got more than enough time to catch up on your reading!
Are there non-stop flights between Mascot Airport and CMB?
SriLankan Airlines flies direct from Sydney to Seeduwa - Katunayake. If plane spotting while counting down the minutes on a stopover doesn’t do it for you, check it out.
What airlines fly non-stop from Mascot Airport to CMB?
Sure, stopovers are awesome if you have a thing for tacky souvenirs and dodgy food. But if you want to start your holiday as quickly as possible, jump on a direct flight with SriLankan Airlines. You can take your pick of 8 services between SYD and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) every month.
How many flights are flown between SYD and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
With 12 flights from SYD to CMB each week, what’s the hold up? That flight won’t book itself! Lock in your seat and you’ll be kicking back in Seeduwa - Katunayake before you realise.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here’s the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Kingsford Smith Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Kingsford Smith Intl.
Origin city name
Sydney
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination city name
Colombo
Number of airlines serving
10
Popular airline
Malaysia Airlines
Distance
8709 km

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