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 $107, while return flights cost around $129.

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $181, however they can be found for as little as $82.

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).

$386+ Flights to Colombo

Flights to Colombo in 2025

Return from	$912
One-way from	$386
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,058
Good round-trip deal	$1,033 or less
Good one-way deal	$510 or less

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41h 20m total
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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 10/310:45SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/303:00CMB - SYD

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$912

Fri 21/217:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

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Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$928

Sat 30/807:55SYD - CMB

1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/2$939

Fri 21/312:10SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 27/300:40CMB - SYD

1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/2$952

Fri 21/212:00SYD - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 28/222:30CMB - SYD

2 stops31h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/2$1,132

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Mon 10/310:45SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$912

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Deal found 18/2$934

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Deal found 19/2$952

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Fri 30/500:50CMB - SYD

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Deal found 19/2$972

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1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/2$1,165

Mon 3/311:05SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 6/300:45CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/2$1,187

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Fri 21/217:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines

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Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$928

Fri 21/212:00SYD - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

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Deal found 20/2$1,132

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1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/311:45CMB - SYD

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$917

Thu 27/222:15SYD - CMB

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Tue 4/300:40CMB - SYD

1 stop28h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/2$969

Thu 27/208:45SYD - CMB

1 stop20h 15mCathay Pacific

Mon 3/300:45CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/2$1,187

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1 stop24h 40mQantas Airways

Thu 6/312:10CMB - SYD

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Deal found 19/2$1,279

Fri 28/212:00SYD - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

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1 stop35h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$1,160

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Deal found 19/2$952

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Sun 2/310:45SYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2$386

Tue 15/707:55SYD - CMB

1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2$419

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Deal found 19/2$557

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3 stops38h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 19/2$701

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1 stop18h 25mThai Airways

Deal found 20/2$826

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Deal found 20/2$848

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Deal found 20/2$1,099

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3 stops20h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/2$1,101

Tue 25/215:55SYD - CMB

3 stops32h 00mEmirates

Deal found 19/2$1,638

Mon 23/607:15SYD - CMB

3 stops30h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2$3,281

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

03:00-09:15

2 stops24h 45m

$912

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

17:10-22:35

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/3

00:20-15:55

Nonstop10h 05m

$933

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

12:10-23:35

1 stop16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$952

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

07:55-23:35

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/5

00:50-16:45

1 stop35h 25m

$972

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/4

12:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/4

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,165

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

11:05-23:30

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/3

00:45-09:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,187

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

$386

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

07:55-23:35

1 stop20h 10m

$419

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/2

17:10-22:35

Nonstop10h 55m

$557

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/4

11:20-21:10

3 stops38h 20m

$701

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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 87 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 15 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 Wednesday afternoons, 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 $609

Singapore Airlines

From $533

Malaysia Airlines

From $595

Qantas Airways

From $682

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo are AirAsia X, Cathay Pacific and Singapore 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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,299 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

317 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

821 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,610 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,279 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Umair,July 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

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 $107, while return flights cost around $129.
How much is a return flight to Colombo?
A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around $181, however they can be found for as little as $82.
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?

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