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Cheap flights from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $394

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DRW — CMB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Darwin (DRW) 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$933

One-way from

$394

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$983
24/4-28/4
  • 24/4-28/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Darwin to Colombo
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26/3
  • 26/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 35m total
  • Darwin to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($407 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Darwin to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Darwin to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 24/416:35DRW - CMB
2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/410:40CMB - DRW
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$933
Wed 23/401:55DRW - CMB
1 stop25h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sun 27/400:50CMB - DRW
1 stop33h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,155
Wed 23/401:15DRW - CMB
3 stops69h 15mEmirates
Mon 28/410:30CMB - DRW
3 stops59h 10mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$1,947

Find flights from Darwin to Colombo within your budget

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Fly from

Darwin

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Thu 24/4

16:35-09:40

2 stops21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/4

10:40-16:00

2 stops25h 20m

$933

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Wed 23/4

01:55-23:35

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/4

00:50-14:45

1 stop33h 55m

$1,155

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Wed 23/4

01:15-18:30

3 stops69h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/4

10:30-01:40

3 stops59h 10m

$1,947

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Wed 26/3

20:50-10:25

2 stops17h 35m

$394

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Sun 2/3

15:55-23:30

1 stop11h 35m

$682

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Fri 7/3

15:55-23:30

1 stop11h 35m

$790

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Sat 1/3

00:55-23:30

2 stops26h 35m

$928

DarwinColombo

DRW - CMB

DRWCMB

Darwin

Sat 15/3

13:15-18:25

3 stops33h 10m

$1,621

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Darwin to Colombo

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

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

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Darwin 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 Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Darwin 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 DRW to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Darwin 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 February 2025.

When flying from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Darwin. Darwin (DRW) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city. Darwin is the only Darwin airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Darwin on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,155), and Emirates ($1,947) offers the cheapest pricing from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Singapore Airlines is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $682. Users have also found prices from $790 and $928 on Virgin Australia and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Darwin 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 Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Darwin 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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