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Flights from Adelaide to Colombo

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
7,720 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 9h 55m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Colombo
5 h behind
Adelaide today; 4 h behind in July
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Compare Adelaide to Colombo

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

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How booking Adelaide to Colombo works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Adelaide to Colombo on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Sri Lanka needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Adelaide to Colombo: questions

How long is the flight from Adelaide to Colombo?

About 9h 55m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Adelaide to Colombo?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Colombo from Adelaide?

7,720 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Colombo?

Colombo is 5 hours behind Adelaide in January and 4 hours behind Adelaide in July. The gap moves between 4 and 5 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Adelaide to Colombo?

Yes, it is an international flight to Sri Lanka. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Sri Lanka before you go.

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