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Book cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo from $251

Last minute flights from Sydney to Colombo

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Sydney Colombo

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Mon., 30 Dec. SYD - CMB

Fri., 17 Jan. CMB - SYD

$2227 $2120

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Fri., 17 Jan. SYD - CMB

$260 $251

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Mon., 30 Dec. SYD - CMB

Sun., 23 Feb. CMB - SYD

$967 $939

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Tue., 07 Jan. SYD - CMB

Tue., 14 Jan. CMB - SYD

$2124 $2044

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Sun., 12 Jan. SYD - CMB

Wed., 22 Jan. CMB - SYD

$1889 $1803

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Wed., 15 Jan. SYD - CMB

Wed., 29 Jan. CMB - SYD

$1745 $1694

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

95% Trains in Colombo are 95% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney $5

Colombo $0.27

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

78% A meal in Colombo is 78% cheaper than a meal in Sydney.

Sydney $25

Colombo $5.43

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

91% A taxi fare in Colombo is 91% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney $7.25

Colombo $0.65

Coffee Regular cappuccino

19% Coffee in Colombo is 19% cheaper than in Sydney.

Sydney $5.12

Colombo $4.14

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 185.69 LKR

1 LKR = 0.01 AUD

Last checked on 18 December 2024

Distance: 8749 kms

Sydney airports

Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith Airport) (SYD) How far from city centre: 8 kms

Colombo airports

Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Sydney to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Sydney to Colombo?

The total flight time between Sydney and Colombo is of around 12:35 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,116 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Sydney to Colombo is $251. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Sydney?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.65 AUD, 91% cheaper than Sydney, with a fare of 7.25 AUD, while train tickets costs 95% less in Colombo: 0.27 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Sydney. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.43 AUD in Colombo, 78% less than the 25.00 AUD in Sydney. The price of the coffee is around 19% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 4.14 AUD, while in Sydney the coffee costs 5.12 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Sydney to Colombo?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Sydney. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Colombo compared to Sydney?

While in Sydney the temperatures can reach an average of 36.63 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the 2.8 ºC average degrees reported in Sydney. During the winter period, Sydney can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.