What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 20m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 18m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

How often are flights from Sydney to Colombo delayed?

About 47% of weekly flights between Sydney and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Colombo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $586.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Colombo flights?

Over the last year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 47% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Departing from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 18h 40m. The distance from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5441 mi.

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

Malaysia Airlines, at $586, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Consider SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

For a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

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

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Sun 12/149:50 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/110:50 pmCMB - SYD

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,060

Tue 12/169:50 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/110:50 pmCMB - SYD

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$1,069

Sat 12/139:50 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/2010:25 amCMB - SYD

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$1,171

Tue 12/168:50 amSYD - CMB

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/63:30 amCMB - SYD

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12

$1,192

Fri 12/1910:45 amSYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/2610:50 pmCMB - SYD

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,276

Fri 12/199:50 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/3110:25 amCMB - SYD

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$1,375

Thu 12/259:50 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1010:50 pmCMB - SYD

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,405

Thu 12/1810:45 amSYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1110:50 pmCMB - SYD

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$1,412

Best flights from Sydney to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Sun 5/109:45 amSYD - CMB

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/167:30 pmCMB - SYD

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$671

Thu 3/510:25 amSYD - CMB

1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 3/1012:40 amCMB - SYD

1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$672

Fri 3/138:20 amSYD - CMB

1 stop20h 40mSingapore Airlines

Thu 4/211:45 amCMB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$703

Mon 3/1611:05 amSYD - CMB

1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific

Tue 3/1712:45 amCMB - SYD

1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/13

$770

Mon 3/210:15 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop30h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 3/1012:40 amCMB - SYD

1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$678

Tue 1/2710:45 amSYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/310:50 pmCMB - SYD

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$681

Sun 3/810:15 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop30h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 3/1012:40 amCMB - SYD

1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$691

Wed 2/48:05 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1210:25 amCMB - SYD

1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$692

Thu 4/237:40 amSYD - CMB

1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific

Thu 5/141:10 amCMB - SYD

2 stops28h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/13

$779

Thu 4/1610:10 amSYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Sun 5/31:10 amCMB - SYD

2 stops36h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/14

$804

Tue 6/210:10 amSYD - CMB

1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1512:50 amCMB - SYD

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$792

Last-minute flights from Sydney to Colombo
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Sat 1/2410:45 amSYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/3110:50 pmCMB - SYD

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$675

Tue 1/2710:45 amSYD - CMB

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/310:50 pmCMB - SYD

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$681

Tue 1/279:30 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 2/38:20 pmCMB - SYD

1 stop35h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/13

$800

Fri 1/3012:00 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Tue 2/171:05 amCMB - SYD

2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/15

$811

One-way flights from Sydney to Colombo
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Tue 5/59:20 pmSYD - CMB

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$278

Wed 2/184:10 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$280

Sat 5/98:50 pmSYD - CMB

2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$292

Sun 3/158:05 pmSYD - CMB

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$293

Fri 3/131:35 pmSYD - CMB

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$294

Mon 5/48:50 pmSYD - CMB

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$300

Thu 1/1510:25 amSYD - CMB

1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$306

Tue 3/171:35 pmSYD - CMB

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$307

Mon 3/169:50 pmSYD - CMB

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$308

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Round-trip from	$671 (Booking.com)
One-way from	$278 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,251

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/10

9:45 am-9:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/16

7:30 pm-6:45 am

2 stops30h 45m

$671

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/5

10:25 am-11:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/10

12:40 am-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$672

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

10:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/10

12:40 am-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$678

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/27

10:45 am-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/3

10:50 pm-6:15 am

2 stops25h 55m

$681

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/8

10:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/10

12:40 am-8:35 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$691

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

8:05 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/12

10:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 20m

$692

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/13

8:20 am-11:30 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/2

11:45 am-5:45 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$703

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/16

11:05 am-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

12:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$770

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/23

7:40 am-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/14

1:10 am-10:25 am

2 stops28h 45m

$779

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/2

10:10 am-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/15

12:50 am-9:05 am

2 stops27h 45m

$792

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
BudgetAir	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $540). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $825). 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 SYD to CMB?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Thai Airways

7.8

Good

366 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

946 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

282 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,413 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
For a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 4.6 mi from the center of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Departing from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 18h 40m. The distance from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5441 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Malaysia Airlines, at $586, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Users have found that Malaysia Airlines is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $540). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $825). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$586	Average$799	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$611	Average$916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$615	Average$718	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Thai Airways	Cheapest$814	Average$890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$832	Average$870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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$278+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in August or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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