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There are quite a few banks, exchange services and ATMs for travellers at Bandaranaike International Airport, most of which are open 24h a day. You will see directional signs for these services; however, there are so many that you will likely find them straight away.

The selection at Bandaranaike International Airport is not excessive, but certainly provides plenty of options for a quick pick-me-up after a long flight. There are various cafes to cater to a need for caffeine for weary travellers, as well as both fast food and more substantial meal options to fuel your journey onward from Bandaranaike International Airport.

Among airlines operating Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• SriLankan Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $794 round-trip via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared to $902 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $39–$39 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 2% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $837 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $891, a difference of $54. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Pettah Market, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque and Fort Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:10 pm and lands at 3:14 am
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 4:29 am.

The flight takes about 11h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $876. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 11h 04m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $682 to $5,247. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $412, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 65% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 37m, compared with 15h 38m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 15h 42m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 4 hours behind Sydney (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $719 to $1,073, with an average of $876 over the past 12 months. Anything below $719 counts as a good deal.

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