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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Colombo (SYD-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Colombo

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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SYD

For international departures at SYD, allow extra time for security and passport control, as lines can be longer than expected.

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CMB

Upon arrival at CMB, consider using Uber for a cheap and convenient ride to Colombo, as public transport is not tourist-friendly.

Read more about CMBby Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Colombo, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £939 and £710 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £513, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Colombo

Low seasonOctober
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (54% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Sydney to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sydney to Colombo flights

  • Can I exchange currency at Bandaranaike International Airport?

    There are quite a few banks, exchange services and ATMs for travellers at Bandaranaike International Airport, most of which are open 24h a day. You will see directional signs for these services; however, there are so many that you will likely find them straight away.

  • What kinds of options does Bandaranaike International Airport have for food?

    The selection at Bandaranaike International Airport is not excessive, but certainly provides plenty of options for a quick pick-me-up after a long flight. There are various cafes to cater to a need for caffeine for weary travellers, as well as both fast food and more substantial meal options to fuel your journey onward from Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Colombo?

    Only Scoot offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Colombo?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Colombo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Colombo.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Colombo?

    You can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Colombo on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) has its own app that can be downloaded for free on both Apple and Android devices, enabling you to track your flight status before you even begin your journey to the airport. It also has handy features like a currency converter, and exclusive offers can be found through the app, too.
  • If you are in need of any assistance or directions while in Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, there are dedicated staff in bright blue jackets for ease of identification; these are the Airport Ambassadors. You will find them throughout the international terminal and at the clearly marked Information Desk at the check-in counters after security.
  • There are multiple Telco stores in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) that can get you connected and online with a Sri Lankan SIM card as soon as you land. They are open 24h a day, so you can get your service going even if your flight arrives particularly early or late. You should have no problem locating these stalls as there are a few, Bandaranaike Airport’s friendly airport staff can certainly direct you if you are having trouble.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Colombo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tuesday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tuesday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, SriLankan Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Sydney to Colombo

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Sydney (SYD)
Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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