Best Price
Cathay Pacific
10 Sep, Thu00:50
Colombo – Sydney
1d 50m
1 stop
CMB–SYD
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Quick Flight Summary from Colombo to Sydney
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price A$ 599
- Direct flight duration 15 hour 5 min
- Direct airlines Srilankan Airlines
- Arrival airports SYD
- Best days to book Wednesday, Monday
- Average over the last 30 days A$ 719
Cheapest flights from Colombo to Sydney
China Eastern Airlines
7 Aug, Fri20:30
Colombo – Sydney
1d 11h 35m
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Batik Air Malaysia
31 Aug, Mon21:45
Colombo – Sydney
16h 45m
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Shortest Flight
Airasia
18 Aug, Tue22:55
Colombo – Sydney
16h 10m
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Cathay Pacific
14 Sep, Mon00:50
Colombo – Sydney
1d 6h 25m
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Batik Air Malaysia
10 Aug, Mon21:45
Colombo – Sydney
16h 45m
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Batik Air Malaysia
5 Aug, Wed21:45
Colombo – Sydney
1d 4h
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Airasia
4 Aug, Tue22:55
Colombo – Sydney
16h 10m
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Batik Air Malaysia
8 Aug, Sat21:45
Colombo – Sydney
1d 4h
1 stop
CMB–SYD
Last update: 02 August 2026 18:09
Direct flights from Colombo to Sydney
Estimated Prices for Colombo to Sydney Flights
Cheapest Day31 August Monday
Best Price
A$ 599
Average Price
A$ 728
A$ 1,031
A$ 599
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Transportation to Airport from Colombo City Center
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
Bus
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
Car Rental
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Airport Information
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
Transportation to Sydney City Center from Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith - Mascot - Kingsford Smith - Sydney Airport
Sydney Airport is a major international airport located 8 km from the city center. There are a variety of transportation alternatives passengers can use to get to the city center from Sydney Airport, by both road and rail, including taxis, buses, trains, rental cars, and bikes.
Taxi
One of the most convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city center from Sydney Airport is by taxi. Taxis are accessible from each terminal, with designated taxi stands available. Curbside attendants can help passengers arrange 5-seater taxis, van taxis for larger groups, wheelchair accessible taxis, and taxis with baby seats if needed. Taxi fares to Sydney City from the airport range between $45-55. The airport also features a pre-book taxi service. For more information on taxi fares and services please visit Sydney Airport’s website.
Bus
Taking the bus from Sydney Airport to the city center is another convenient transportation alternative. There are a number of bus routes that provide transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses depart from the terminals and enable you to get to the city center quickly. Buses are also a cheaper option when compared to taxis. For more information on bus routes please visit Sydney Airport’s website.
Train
The train is another great method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport. Trains to the city depart from the domestic terminal train station and the international terminal train station. It takes 13 minutes to get to the city center from Sydney Airport by train, making it an affordable and comfortable transportation alternative. Trains operate every day of the week and run every 10 minutes.
Bike
Traveling by bicycle is one of the oldest and one of the greenest methods of transportation. The use of bicycles continues to increase as a means of protecting the environment. Sydney Airport is an airport that places great importance on the environmentally friendly and positive impact that cycling has. The airport features bike racks located at each terminal. You can follow the designated bike paths to get to the city center from the airport.
Rental Car
Renting a car is a great way to get to the city center from the airport and a great way to get around in the city during your trip. Rental car counters are located on the arrivals level of the terminals. Rental car companies that you can choose from include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty and Redspot.
Sydney Weather
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