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Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

SYD — CMB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£1,028
High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 2 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

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  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). 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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