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Flights from Brisbane 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
8,750 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 11h 10m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Colombo
4½ h behind
Brisbane all year
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Compare Brisbane to Colombo

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How booking Brisbane to Colombo works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Brisbane 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.

Brisbane to Colombo: questions

How long is the flight from Brisbane to Colombo?

About 11h 10m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Brisbane 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 Brisbane?

8,750 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Brisbane and Colombo?

Colombo is 4½ hours behind Brisbane all year round.

Do I need a passport to fly Brisbane 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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