Flying from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE) departing from here.
Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane. The city follows the UTC+10 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to BNE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During high season, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport, check out these options when heading out from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to BNE flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Consider staying in a hotel near BNE if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Pick up a Brisbane Airport rental car and explore Brisbane and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Brisbane Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
The centre of Brisbane is about 10 kilometres from Brisbane Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Brisbane Airport is 241 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 593 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to BNE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Colombo to Brisbane Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Brisbane. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a Colombo to BNE plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brisbane to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Brisbane Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Brisbane
Start your Brisbane trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Queensland Museum of Modern Art and Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Brisbane itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Australia you should also see. Around 113 kilometres west of Brisbane, a visit to Toowoomba will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Around 290 kilometres north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Turtle Encounters.
