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Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Sydney.

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,228 return via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL), compared with $1,688 for direct.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 2% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,170 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,544, a difference of $374. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Central Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 10:19
• Latest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 10:19.

The flight takes about 10h 14m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $1,375. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney takes 10h 14m, covering 14,091 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $649, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 21m, compared to 14h 56m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 17h 05m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Eastern Australia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Sydney range from $1,139 to $1,614, with an average of $1,375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,139 counts as a good deal.