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Flight deals from Canberra Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Canberra Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 843 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.666 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Canberra on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 666 €, select.
Colombo.843 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Virgin Australia and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 843 €, select.
Colombo.902 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Canberra on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 902 €, select.
Colombo.910 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Canberra on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 910 €, select.
Colombo.936 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Qantas and Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Canberra on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 936 €, select.
Colombo.983 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Canberra on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 983 €, select.
Colombo.995 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 15 Dec.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Canberra on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 995 €, select.
Colombo.1.073 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Canberra on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.073 €, select.
Colombo.1.166 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Canberra on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.166 €, select.
Colombo.1.183 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Canberra on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.183 €, select.
Colombo.1.340 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Canberra on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.340 €, select.
Colombo.1.581 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Canberra on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.581 €, select.
Colombo.7.186 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Canberra on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Canberra.Price includes taxes and charges.From 7.186 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 1.166 €
Apr
from 843 €
May
from 1.340 €
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Jul
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Aug
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Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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Canberra to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found666 €
Cheapest month to flyApril

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Finding cheap flights from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake is 666 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from 666 €.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Canberra to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Canberra Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Canberra Airport and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo five hours 30 minutes behind Canberra.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your CBR to CMB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • If you want to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a sought-after stop between CBR and CMB.

How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Currently, 363 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 666 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CBR to CMB if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.

  • Getting cheap flights from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.

  • Landing cheap flights from CBR to CMB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Canberra Airport, 72.61% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • To get to Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it takes around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CBR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from Canberra Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CBR to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka you'll want to see. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a trip to Moratuwa will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key reasons to visit.

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