Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Colombo takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Sydney and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Sydney and Colombo is 8772 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, Denpasar, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Manila, Hobart, Auckland, Bangkok, Cairns, New Delhi, Adelaide, Seoul, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Perth, Ballina, Kathmandu, Queenstown, London.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Sydney?

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Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Sydney?

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The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange, Illawarra Regional, Bathurst.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Sydney and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Sydney and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Sydney and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Sydney and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, IndiGo Airlines, Jetstar Airways, AirAsia.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Sydney and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Sydney and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Sydney and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange, Illawarra Regional, Bathurst

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Sydney and Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sydney, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Sydney and Colombo arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£335
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£560
Cheapest round-trip	£887
Average round-trip	£1189
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	No
Scoot	TGW	TR	Yes	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
AirAsia	AXM	AK	Yes	Opens 240 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required for vaccinated travelers No quarantine is required
Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Sri Lanka

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results required No quarantine is required
Visa requirements	Electronic travel authorization

Cheap flights from Sydney to Colombo

Flights starting at £335. Choose between SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, or IndiGo Airlines to find the best price.

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