Cheap Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Colombo (CMBA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £472. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.£173 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Colombo.£173 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Colombo.£173 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Colombo.£173 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £173, select.

Colombo.£175 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.

Colombo.£176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £176, select.

Colombo.£177 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.

Colombo.£177 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.

Colombo.£177 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £177, select.

Colombo.£208 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £208, select.

Colombo.£219 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Sydney on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £219, select.

Colombo.£245 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £245, select.

Colombo.£417 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Sydney on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £417, select.

Colombo.£418 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.

Colombo.£418 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.

Colombo.£418 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Sydney on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Sydney to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£173
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	11 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week	7

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Colombo?

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.

How much are return flights from Sydney to Colombo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Colombo is £357. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Sydney to Colombo?

11 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Colombo.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Colombo?

SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles fly direct from Sydney to Colombo.

How many flights are there a week from Sydney to Colombo?

As of April 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Sydney to Colombo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo is usually August.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Colombo?

If you're flying from Sydney Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 17.1 miles away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from £357.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Colombo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Colombo on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Colombo?

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 11 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Sydney Airport to Colombo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Colombo?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney Airport to Colombo with?

Currently, AirAsia X and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Colombo: what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo and you'll be travelling for around 10 hours 10 minutes.
Colombo is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located. Colombo observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
The most popular route is from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). You can select from four weekly services between these two airports. SriLankan Airlines offers a 16:10 departure between SYD and CMB.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your SYD to Colombo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo tickets are available for booking. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) will be your arrival point.
SriLankan Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from SYD to Colombo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
- Changi International Airport (SIN)
- Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
SYD is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Colombo

£173 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £357. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from SYD to Colombo.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from SYD to Colombo.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Colombo. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The centre of Colombo is located around 32 kms (20 miles) from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Once your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SYD to Colombo flight:
Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at CMB will save you money.

Best time to go to Colombo

Before you book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Colombo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before booking a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to Colombo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.

More about Colombo

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Colombo right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Colombo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 190 miles away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 150 miles north-east of Colombo. No trip is complete without experiencing Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.