Flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike Airport Airport (CMB)

Q: How long does the flight from Sydney to Colombo to take?

The flight from Sydney to Colombo takes11 Hours 7 Minutes.

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Flying between Kingsford Smith to Bandaranayake is very convenient as there are 2 airliners offering direct flights including SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles. The official airport code for Kingsford Smith is SYD and for Bandaranayake it is CMB.

The cost of ticket prices to Bandaranayake Sri Lanka can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at Bandaranayake don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you plan on flying to Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).

If you are renting a car at Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Organise and book your choice of transport to Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD):

Ensure your arrival at Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Bandaranayake (CMB) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
SriLankan Airlines	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	17:10	17:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Seychelles	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	17:10	22:35	VIEW FLIGHTS

SriLankan Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 17:10 and 17:10.

If you wish to book your flight with SriLankan Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at srilankan.aero. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Tuesday

17:10

Airline	Flight No
Air Seychelles	HM6273
SriLankan Airlines	UL607

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Friday

17:10

Airline	Flight No
Air Seychelles	HM6273
SriLankan Airlines	UL607

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Saturday

17:10

Airline	Flight No
Air Seychelles	HM6273
SriLankan Airlines	UL607

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Sunday

17:10

Airline	Flight No
SriLankan Airlines	UL607

22:35

Airline	Flight No
Air Seychelles	HM6273

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A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Sydney (SYD) to Colombo (CMB)

DIRECT SriLankan Airlines

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB is £455.90 ($576 €545.36)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB?

The cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB is £648.24 ($819 €775.44)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB?

The cheapest flight one way from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB is £200.25 ($253 €239.54)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB?

The cheapest return flight from Sydney SYD to Colombo CMB is £420.29 ($531 €502.76)

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