What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo . Flying to Colombo in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $98, while return flights cost around $197.

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $279, however they can be found for as little as $124.

Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Mon 30/1210:15SYD - CMB

1 stop38h 15mChina Eastern

Sat 31/520:30CMB - SYD

1 stop35h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$1,257

Mon 30/1210:15SYD - CMB

1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/517:05CMB - SYD

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,494

Mon 30/1206:05SYD - CMB

2 stops20h 35mQantas Airways

Sat 31/512:15CMB - SYD

2 stops17h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,532

Mon 23/1214:45SYD - CMB

2 stops38h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 6/100:45CMB - SYD

2 stops35h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12$2,591

Fri 27/1217:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 18/100:10CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,888

Mon 30/1215:55SYD - CMB

3 stops32h 00mEmirates

Sat 31/520:35CMB - SYD

3 stops28h 05mEmirates

Deal found 18/12$4,375

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Fri 28/217:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/310:25CMB - SYD

2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,072

Thu 30/119:10SYD - CMB

1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 31/300:50CMB - SYD

1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,137

Fri 14/213:50SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 00mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 27/200:10CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,145

Fri 14/212:10SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 27/200:40CMB - SYD

1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,172

Thu 27/211:05SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific

Mon 3/300:45CMB - SYD

1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12$1,192

Thu 30/110:15SYD - CMB

1 stop38h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 1/420:30CMB - SYD

1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$1,214

Thu 30/108:45SYD - CMB

2 stops17h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 31/301:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,235

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Sat 21/1217:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 27/1200:10CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,572

Mon 23/1214:45SYD - CMB

2 stops38h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 6/100:45CMB - SYD

2 stops35h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12$2,591

Mon 23/1210:25SYD - CMB

1 stop35h 10mAir India

Mon 13/108:10CMB - SYD

1 stop18h 30mAir India

Deal found 17/12$2,611

Mon 30/1210:15SYD - CMB

1 stop38h 15mChina Eastern

Sat 31/520:30CMB - SYD

1 stop35h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$1,257

Mon 30/1210:15SYD - CMB

1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/517:05CMB - SYD

2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,494

Mon 30/1206:05SYD - CMB

2 stops20h 35mQantas Airways

Sat 31/512:15CMB - SYD

2 stops17h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,532

Fri 17/110:45SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/222:50CMB - SYD

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,070

Sat 25/111:05SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 8/200:45CMB - SYD

1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 18/12$1,399

Thu 30/119:10SYD - CMB

1 stop33h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 31/300:50CMB - SYD

1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,137

Thu 30/110:15SYD - CMB

1 stop38h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 1/420:30CMB - SYD

1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 18/12$1,214

Thu 30/108:45SYD - CMB

2 stops17h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 31/301:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,235

Thu 30/109:30SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 31/300:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/12$1,367

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Sun 2/221:50SYD - CMB

1 stop30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$494

Sat 8/322:20SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mAirAsia X

Deal found 17/12$514

Sat 1/217:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 18/12$594

Sat 4/110:15SYD - CMB

1 stop38h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 17/12$718

Sun 29/1221:35SYD - CMB

2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/12$1,011

Fri 21/212:10SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,810

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Fri 17/1

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/2

22:50-20:50

1 stop16h 30m

$1,070

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

19:10-23:30

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/3

00:50-11:25

1 stop29h 05m

$1,137

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/2

17:10-22:35

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/4

00:20-14:55

Nonstop10h 05m

$1,153

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/2

11:05-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/3

00:45-07:15

1 stop25h 00m

$1,192

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

10:15-19:00

1 stop38h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/4

20:30-10:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,214

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

08:45-21:10

2 stops17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/3

01:10-07:25

1 stop24h 45m

$1,235

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

20:20-16:05

1 stop24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/5

08:20-18:50

1 stop30h 00m

$1,272

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/2

21:50-22:30

1 stop30h 10m

$494

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

17:10-22:35

Nonstop10h 55m

$594

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

08:45-23:30

1 stop20h 15m

$684

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Travel insights for flights to Colombo

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When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

The price you pay for your flight to Colombo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Colombo takes 13 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

SriLankan Airlines

From $665

Singapore Airlines

From $533

Malaysia Airlines

From $599

China Eastern

From $616

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo are AirAsia X, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Colombo, such as SriLankan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

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1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

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1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

839 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

809 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

290 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

SriLankan Airlines

7.1

Good

92 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,331 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Getting around Colombo

Colombo’s streets are filled with three-wheel vehicles known as tuk-tuks, and these motorised for-hire vehicles can be a convenient way to get around the city. Tourists should opt for metered tuk-tuks rather than trying to negotiate a rate with the driver or better yet, seek out a special tourist-friendly fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority. Taxis are also available, as are public buses and a train system.

Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $98, while return flights cost around $197.
How much is a return flight to Colombo?
A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $279, however they can be found for as little as $124.
Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).
Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

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Getting around Colombo

Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

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