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Flights from Darwin 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
6,040 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 7h 50m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Colombo
4 h behind
Darwin all year
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Compare Darwin to Colombo

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How booking Darwin to Colombo works

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

Darwin to Colombo: questions

How long is the flight from Darwin to Colombo?

About 7h 50m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Darwin 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 Darwin?

6,040 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Darwin and Colombo?

Colombo is 4 hours behind Darwin all year round.

Do I need a passport to fly Darwin 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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