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      Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 7,626. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Sydney.R 3,478 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,478, select.
      Sydney.R 3,982 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,982, select.
      Sydney.R 4,059 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,059, select.
      Sydney.R 4,469 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,469, select.
      Sydney.R 4,543 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Mar.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 13 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,543, select.
      Sydney.R 4,805 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,805, select.
      Sydney.R 5,569 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,569, select.
      Sydney.R 6,124 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,124, select.
      Sydney.R 6,157 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,157, select.
      Sydney.R 6,162 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 25 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,162, select.
      Sydney.R 6,342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,342, select.
      Sydney.R 8,069 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,069, select.
      Sydney.R 9,170 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Aug.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 9 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,170, select.
      Sydney.R 10,278 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,278, select.
      Sydney.R 10,367 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,367, select.
      Sydney.R 10,367 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,367, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Aug
      from R 4,059
      Sep
      from R 3,982
      Oct
      from R 3,478
      Nov
      from R 4,469
      Dec
      from R 4,805
      Jan
      from R 8,069
      Feb
      from R 6,342
      Mar
      from R 4,543
      Apr
      from R 5,569
      May
      from R 6,157
      Jun
      from R 6,124
      Jul
      from R 6,162

      Direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney

      Air Seychelles
      SriLankan Airlines

      Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney: Alternative routes

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      Colombo to Sydney: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 3,478
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time10 hrs, 8 mins
      Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
      Average flights per week9

      Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney is R 6,951. 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.
      10 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney.
      SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney.
      As of August 2026, there are 9 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney.
      The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Sydney is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 8 minutes.
      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 Sydney 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.

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

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

      Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know

      • Around 10 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport.

      • Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney five hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.

      • Choose from four weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 00:20.

      • To ensure you get on your CMB to SYD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

      • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

      • Jetting into Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a cinch with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport.

      • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is SriLankan Airlines.

      • With 68.57% of services arriving as planned, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CMB to SYD flights.

      • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and SYD:

        • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

        • Singapore Changi Airport

        • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Sydney Airport (SYD)

      • Currently, R 3,478 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,951. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CMB to SYD if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.

      • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

      • Landing cheap flights from CMB to SYD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

      • Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

      Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

      • Of all flights leaving Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, 69% land on schedule at their destination.

      • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

      • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.

      • Catching an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CMB:

      Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)

      • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:

      • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Sydney Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and venture far and wide through Sydney and beyond.

      • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Sydney Airport about two weeks before travelling.

      Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

      • Sydney Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.

      • It typically takes 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

      When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)

      • July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Sydney in March.

      • Lock in your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

      • July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMB to SYD sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of Australia

      • You've visited Sydney, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its popular sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, your itinerary will be busy.

      • Newcastle is another must-experience destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without seeing Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Sydney

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.