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Cheapest flight

$1814

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$1940

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

23h45

A flight from Sydney to Colombo takes on average 23h45.

Best time

February

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Colombo is February.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo

Check out our tips for booking your flights to Colombo (Sri Lanka) from Sydney (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is June, with an average ticket price of $1018 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of October, June and February.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 301 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Malaysia Airlines. A ticket from the company Malaysia Airlines to Colombo costs on average $1808.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from Sydney to Colombo

Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $1814 to $1947
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $1940
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of June
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
Sydney, Australia
airports :
Sidney-Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Rose Bay Water Airport (RSE)
Bankstown Airport (BWU)
local time :

Sydney is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +11. In Sydney, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 22°C.

The city of Sydney (SYD) has 3 airport(s): Sidney-Kingsford Smith, Rose Bay Water and Bankstown

destination info :
Colombo, Sri Lanka
airports :
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Ratmalana Airport (RML)
local time :

Colombo is in the country Sri Lanka, the time zone is GMT +5. In Colombo, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 28°C, with a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 30°C.

The city of Colombo has 2 airport(s): Bandaranaike and Ratmalana

Useful info about Colombo

What is quietest tourist period to go to Colombo?

If you want to visit Colombo during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of February.

What is the most popular time to travel to Colombo?

In Colombo, the busiest tourist month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Sydney to Colombo?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 301 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 44 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Sydney to Colombo is Sunday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Sydney and Colombo?

When you leave, you can leave from Sidney-Kingsford Smith, and you will arrive at Bandaranaike.

How to reach Sydney airport from the city centre?

The airport Sidney-Kingsford Smith is located 9 km, Rose Bay Water is located 6 km or Bankstown is located 22 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..

Are there other means of transport to go from Sydney to Colombo?

Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Sydney and Colombo?

In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Colombo and 14°C in Sydney. The average rainfall in summer is 353 mm in Colombo and 56 mm in Sydney. In summer, it is warmer in Colombo and it rains less in Sydney. In winter, it is colder in Colombo and it rains more in Colombo.

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