Flights from Sydney 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.
Compare Sydney to Colombo
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How booking Sydney to Colombo works
Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Sydney 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.
Sydney to Colombo: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Colombo?
About 11h 10m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.
Is there a direct flight from Sydney 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 Sydney?
8,760 km as the crow flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Colombo?
Colombo is 5½ hours behind Sydney in January and 4½ hours behind Sydney in July. The gap moves between 4½ and 5½ hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.
Do I need a passport to fly Sydney 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.