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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 4:20 am
• Latest: departs at 5:25 pm and lands at 4:20 am.

The flight takes about 10h 55m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 10h 55m, 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 Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $748 to $1,107, with an average of $900 over the past 12 months. Anything below $748 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $900 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $811 round-trip via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared to $930 for nonstop.

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

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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $712 to $5,139. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $448, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $44 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Ace
• AcaRent
• SR RENT A CAR

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 09m.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Sydney to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $862 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $915, a difference of $53.

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 Sydney and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 56m, compared with 15h 36m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 15h 48m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

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

Pettah Market is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.