Nestled along the shores of the Indian Ocean, Colombo pulsates with a vibrant mix of cultural influences, reflecting its rich history as a bustling port city. This dynamic metropolis in Sri Lanka entices visitors with its fusion of modernity and tradition, evident in its bustling markets, colonial-era architecture, and spicy street food stalls. Wander through the bustling streets lined with colorful tuk-tuks, explore ancient temples and towering skyscrapers standing side by side, or unwind on the golden sands of nearby beaches. Colombo beckons travelers to immerse themselves in its diverse tapestry of sights, sounds, and flavors, promising an unforgettable urban adventure.
The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is typically in September.
The best price we found is for $536 from Perth to Colombo.
Some popular airlines include: Virgin Australia, SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Regional Express, Qantas, Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Jetstar, AirAsia, AirAsia X.
A good price for a flight to Colombo is $482 - $590.
Some popular airports near Colombo include Bandaranaike International Airport (also known as Colombo Airport), Ratmalana Airport, and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
The flight to Colombo (CMB) is roughly 12 hours 35 minutes and 5,445 miles (8,763 kilometres) from Sydney, Australia - Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
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Traditional temple & education center
Scenic waterfront area with food stalls
Laid-back park for outdoor activities
Square with a statue-topped fountain
Historic mosque with unique architecture
Historical artifacts in a grand building
Lake with a scenic island & a temple
Buddhist temple complex on Beira Lake
Prominent tower & symbolic landmark
Unique group of shopping stalls on lake
Museum in a former governor's residence
Posh venue for gambling & entertainment
Informal market for produce & attire
Notable 17th-century Protestant church
Historic building & president's office
Architect's residence with house tours
Lighthouse and clock tower
Distinguished golf club with 18 holes
Local contemporary gallery with 2 rooms
Gallery with works by local artists
Grand 19th-century Roman Catholic church
Buddhist temple with a white stupa
City-center seaside walkway & park
1800s Catholic church with a reliquary
Temple and architecture
Clock tower
Buddhist temple with eclectic design
Early 20th-century Buddhist temple
Basic casino with table games & a buffet
Entertainment complex with eats
Casino and poker
Prominent temple with famous paintings
Landmark lighthouse with coastal views
Park and garden and beach
Distinctive red & white mosque
Art, museum and modern art
Temple and architecture
Beach
Architecture
Maritime museum and museum
Theater & art gallery with a cafe
Urban retreat with a temple & small lake
Educational planetarium & workshops
Hindu temple with colorful carvings
Architecture
Market
Landscaped zoo with a butterfly garden
Art
Currency exhibits & ancient coin display
Historic building with shops & eateries
Historic temple with vivid frescoes
Waterfront park with a food court
Art
Art and art museum
Museum devoted to Sri Lankan heroes
Ocean retreat for swimming & basking
Serene wetlands with paths & bird life
Beach
Lake and wetland
Pilgrimage site with a holy bodhi tree
Playful museum with puppets & shows
Lush nature park with tranquil pathways
Cultural village museum & craft center
Aquarium with underwater viewing
Museum
Park and garden
Park and garden
Aquarium
Safari, elephant, nature reserve, wildlife and nature
Park and garden
Temple and history
Vintage aircraft & aviation history
Beach
Temple and buddhism
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Flights from Sydney, Australia - Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,445 miles (8,763 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 35 minutes.
Flights from Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane International Airport (BNE) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,435 miles (8,746 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 34 minutes.
Flights from Melbourne, Australia - All Airports (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,194 miles (8,358 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 2 minutes.
Flights from Perth, Australia - Perth International Airport (PER) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,600 miles (5,793 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 29 minutes.
Flights from Cairns, Australia - Cairns International Airport (CNS) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,795 miles (7,717 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 9 minutes.
Flights from Adelaide, Australia - Adelaide International Airport (ADL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,796 miles (7,719 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 9 minutes.
Flights from Darwin, Australia - Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,754 miles (6,042 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Gold Coast, Australia - Coolangatta Airport (OOL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,471 miles (8,805 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 39 minutes.
Flights from Townsville, Australia - Townsville International Airport (TSV) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,901 miles (7,888 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 23 minutes.
Flights from Mount Isa, Australia - Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,478 miles (7,207 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Kununurra, Australia - Kununurra Airport (KNX) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,698 miles (5,951 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 43 minutes.
Flights from Newcastle, Australia - Williamtown Metropolitan Area Airport (NTL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,459 miles (8,785 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 37 minutes.
Flights from Mackay, Australia - Mackay Airport (MKY) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,087 miles (8,187 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 11 hours 48 minutes.
Flights from Hobart, Australia - Hobart International Airport (HBA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,454 miles (8,777 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 37 minutes.
Flights from Launceston, Australia - Launceston Airport (LST) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,408 miles (8,703 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 31 minutes.
Flights from Cloncurry, Australia - Cloncurry Airport (CNJ) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 4,540 miles (7,307 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 10 hours 35 minutes.
Flights from Paraburdoo, Australia - Paraburdoo Airport (PBO) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,307 miles (5,322 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 50 minutes.
Flights from Karratha, Australia - Karratha Airport (KTA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,160 miles (5,085 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 31 minutes.
Flights from Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia - Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport (KGI) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,800 miles (6,116 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 8 hours 56 minutes.
Flights from Learmonth, Australia - Learmonth Airport (LEA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,080 miles (4,957 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 20 minutes.
Flights from Port Macquarie, Australia - Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,491 miles (8,838 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 42 minutes.
Flights from Port Hedland, Australia - Port Hedland International Airport (PHE) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 3,248 miles (5,227 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 7 hours 43 minutes.
Flights from Canberra, Australia - Canberra Airport (CBR) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,365 miles (8,635 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 25 minutes.
From Perth (PER), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $536
Depart: 19 May 2024 · Return: 06 Jun 2024 Price found 09 May 2024, 22:35
From Melbourne (MEL), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $664
Depart: 29 May 2024 · Return: 29 Jun 2024 Price found 11 May 2024, 01:28
From Sydney (SYD), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $737
Depart: 27 May 2024 · Return: 03 Jun 2024 Price found 09 May 2024, 06:51
From Brisbane (BNE), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $804
Depart: 09 Nov 2024 · Return: 23 Nov 2024 Price found 10 May 2024, 02:08
From Gold Coast (OOL), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $912
Depart: 03 Jun 2024 · Return: 15 Jun 2024 Price found 10 May 2024, 13:20
From Darwin (DRW), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $935
Depart: 15 Jan 2025 · Return: 28 Feb 2025 Price found 09 May 2024, 12:35
From Adelaide (ADL), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $944
Depart: 01 Feb 2025 · Return: 28 Feb 2025 Price found 08 May 2024, 22:29
From Launceston (LST), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,010
Depart: 03 Jun 2024 · Return: 11 Sep 2024 Price found 11 May 2024, 05:00
From Canberra (CBR), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,027
Depart: 28 May 2024 · Return: 25 Jun 2024 Price found 08 May 2024, 06:13
From Cairns (CNS), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,038
Depart: 01 Aug 2024 · Return: 09 Aug 2024 Price found 07 May 2024, 10:32
From Hobart (HBA), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,308
Depart: 17 Feb 2025 · Return: 12 Mar 2025 Price found 10 May 2024, 21:22
From Townsville (TSV), Australia to Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB): $1,369
Depart: 29 Jun 2024 · Return: 12 Jul 2024 Price found 09 May 2024, 22:39
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