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Cheap flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $521

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CMB
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,179

One-way from

$521

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,427
19/5-31/5
  • 19/5-31/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • Adelaide to Colombo
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m total
  • Adelaide to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($510 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($109 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2025.

Mon 19/507:15ADL - CMB
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/522:55CMB - ADL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,179
Wed 20/809:10ADL - CMB
1 stop28h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 4/900:50CMB - ADL
1 stop26h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,182
Mon 11/819:00ADL - CMB
2 stops32h 30mCathay Pacific
Sun 24/800:50CMB - ADL
2 stops36h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/4$1,210
Thu 15/509:50ADL - CMB
1 stop17h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 28/500:05CMB - ADL
1 stop26h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,240
Thu 5/606:00ADL - CMB
2 stops43h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 5/723:45CMB - ADL
2 stops31h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/4$1,250
Tue 7/1010:50ADL - CMB
1 stop28h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 17/1007:40CMB - ADL
1 stop19h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,732
Sat 3/521:50ADL - CMB
1 stop28h 20mEmirates
Sun 18/522:05CMB - ADL
1 stop18h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/4$2,000

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Adelaide

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Colombo

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AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 19/5

07:15-12:50

3 stops33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/5

22:55-06:10

2 stops27h 15m

$1,179

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Wed 20/8

09:10-09:35

1 stop28h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/9

00:50-07:25

1 stop26h 35m

$1,182

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 11/8

19:00-23:30

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/8

00:50-17:30

2 stops36h 40m

$1,210

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Thu 15/5

09:50-22:55

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/5

00:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

$1,240

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Thu 5/6

06:00-21:30

2 stops43h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/7

23:45-10:50

2 stops31h 05m

$1,250

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Tue 7/10

10:50-09:55

1 stop28h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/10

07:40-08:00

1 stop19h 20m

$1,732

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Sat 3/5

21:50-22:10

1 stop28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/5

22:05-20:05

1 stop18h 00m

$2,000

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Tue 1/7

21:40-17:45

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/7

10:30-15:50

1 stop25h 20m

$4,067

AdelaideColombo

ADL - CMB

ADLCMB

Adelaide

Mon 12/5

07:15-22:45

2 stops19h 30m

$521

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Deals found on 10/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Adelaide to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 10 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from Adelaide to Colombo have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
843 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,546 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Adelaide, you will be flying from Adelaide, which is the city’s only airport. Adelaide (ADL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Adelaide. There are 0 flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Singapore Airlines, at $1,182, was found to be the cheapest airline from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights departing from Adelaide and landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport stopover in Singapore most frequently. Kuala Lumpur is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    The majority of Singapore visitors spend their time at Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay. Those on a stopover in Singapore interested in visiting Sentosa, Merlion, or Boat Quay can do so by traveling 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km, respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $142 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia are located about 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Kuala Lumpur Intl for about $51 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    The least popular stopover on flights from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Adelaide to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$911Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$985Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,216Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,225Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,267Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,494Average$2,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,793Average$2,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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