Travelling from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours 7 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Sydney is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. There are 7 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with SriLankan Airlines at 00:20. Go for the first CMB to SYD departure operated by SriLankan Airlines at 00:10 if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to SYD.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can book a direct flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you plan to leave from CMB, you can take a direct flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with SriLankan Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Colombo to SYD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
The distance from central Colombo to CMB is about 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Sydney. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It takes roughly 27 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
R 5,256 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from R 10,086. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from Colombo to SYD, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Sydney in April when it's quieter.
Schedule your flight from Colombo to SYD for January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
After booking your flight from Colombo to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
One of the best ways to get to know Sydney is to check out its leading attractions. Some highlights include Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.
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