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Cheap flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $492

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CMB
26 feb — 5 mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Brisbane (BNE) 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 21 febbraio 2025.

Round-trip from

$891

One-way from

$492

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,068
22/4-30/4
  • 22/4-30/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 55m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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22/4
  • 22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Brisbane to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($487 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 febbraio 2025.

dom 7/911:15BNE - CMB
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom 21/907:50CMB - BNE
2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$880
mar 30/912:35BNE - CMB
1 stop15h 25mCathay Pacific
dom 19/1000:50CMB - BNE
2 stops34h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$906
dom 12/1014:45BNE - CMB
1 stop37h 20mSingapore Airlines
dom 2/1111:05CMB - BNE
1 stop25h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,204
mar 20/511:05BNE - CMB
1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways
dom 8/612:15CMB - BNE
1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,209
mer 5/311:10BNE - CMB
1 stop36h 20mChina Eastern
mer 26/320:20CMB - BNE
1 stop32h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$1,245
mer 5/310:35BNE - CMB
3 stops36h 20mEmirates
mer 26/320:15CMB - BNE
3 stops28h 50mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$1,819

Find flights from Brisbane to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Brisbane 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 21 febbraio 2025.

Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

mar 22/4

11:15-21:30

2 stops38h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 30/4

12:15-09:55

2 stops41h 10m

$891

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

mar 20/5

12:35-23:50

1 stop15h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sab 7/6

00:50-11:30

2 stops30h 10m

$914

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

mar 20/5

11:05-21:30

1 stop14h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 8/6

12:15-06:40

1 stop13h 55m

$1,209

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

mer 5/3

11:10-19:00

1 stop36h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 26/3

20:20-09:00

1 stop32h 10m

$1,210

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

lun 21/7

09:20-23:35

1 stop42h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 25/7

00:50-16:45

1 stop35h 25m

$1,268

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

mer 5/3

10:35-18:25

3 stops36h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 26/3

20:15-05:35

3 stops28h 50m

$1,819

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

mar 22/4

11:15-21:30

2 stops38h 45m

$492

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

ven 21/3

00:10-23:30

1 stop27h 50m

$574

BrisbaneColombo

BNE - CMB

BNECMB

Brisbane

lun 21/4

01:55-18:30

2 stops45h 05m

$1,613

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Travel insights for flights from Brisbane to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Brisbane to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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 BNE to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane 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 21 febbraio 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 21 febbraio 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

China Eastern
7.0
Good
126 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

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

    Brisbane (BNE), located 12.3 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 7 airlines have flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

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

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($914), Qantas Airways ($1,209), and China Eastern ($1,245) offers the cheapest pricing from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Most of the time, Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will stop in Singapore. Hong Kong sees the next most stopovers on Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. Kuala Lumpur ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

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

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are located about 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 $132 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators, and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre are currently the most popular points of interest in Hong Kong at the moment. Hong Kong Disneyland, Mid-levels Escalators and Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre are located about 12.6 km, 24.5 km, and 25.8 km, respectively from Hong Kong Intl if you are interested in checking them out.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia are currently the most popular points of interest in Kuala Lumpur. Those on a layover in Kuala Lumpur interested in visiting Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, or National Mosque of Malaysia can do so by travelling 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Those landing in Kuala Lumpur looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $60 per day.

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

    Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Melbourne. Melbourne is followed by Denpasar in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Brisbane to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,273). 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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Cathay PacificCheapest$851Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,052Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,090Average$1,371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,160Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,417Average$2,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,716Average$2,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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