Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Sydney, Singapore Airlines or Qantas Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Sydney are Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $952 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $826 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Colombo to Sydney take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Sydney will take on average 10h 05m to travel the 5,441 miles flying distance from Colombo.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and lands in Sydney, with an average flight time of 10h 05m. The most common departure time is 12:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney was $341 for a one-way ticket and $686 for a round-trip.

Question 5

Do I need a passport to fly between Colombo and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Sydney from Colombo.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sydney on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Colombo, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sydney on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Colombo, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Question 8

Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Colombo you will be using Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 12:05 am and will be landing in Sydney at 2:40 pm.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney jets off at 12:05 am and lands at 2:40 pm.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is $1,046.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is $1,046.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Sydney flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Sydney, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a nonstop flight from Colombo to Sydney on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $821 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,457 and $1,083 respectively.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $821 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,457 and $1,083 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Sydney.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. Booking your flights between Colombo and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Melbourne (MEL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,013.

Question 23

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the top choice – 58% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Colombo to Sydney picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 24

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Bangkok (BKK) often has the shortest layovers from Colombo to Sydney, with an average of 1h 38m.

Question 25

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Melbourne (MEL) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 05m.

Question 26

How often are flights from Colombo to Sydney delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Colombo and Sydney historically see delays in approximately 36% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 117 minutes.

Question 27

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, SriLankan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 36% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Sydney flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Colombo to Sydney were found on Jetstar ($702) and Batik Air ($765).

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Colombo to Sydney were found on Jetstar ($702) and Batik Air ($765).

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Question 36

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $955 on average.

Question 37

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $955 on average.

Question 38

How much is a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Sydney from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually cost between $1,031 and $1,089 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $686 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 28-Sep 4).

Question 39

What are the most popular airlines flying to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Sydney is Singapore Airlines, followed by Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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