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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 10:25 am
• Latest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 10:25 am.

The flight takes about 10h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney takes 10h 20m, covering 5,441 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney range from $816 to $1,154, with an average of $976 over the past 12 months. Anything below $816 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $976 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $894 round-trip via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared to $1,220 for nonstop.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $555, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

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Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 07m.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $868 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,061, a difference of $193.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 29m, compared with 14h 51m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 17h 09m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Sydney is 5 hours ahead of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Eastern Australia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art and Chinatown Night Market. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.