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Flights from Colombo to Adelaide

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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Adelaide

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Last checked on Fri 06/11
Distance: 4,790 mi
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi
Adelaide airports

Book your Colombo to Adelaide flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Adelaide (Australia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £518, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Adelaide takes roughly 10 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Adelaide route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The weather in Adelaide

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Adelaide, temperatures average around 29ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 30ºC
  • Lows: down to 8ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: February
  • Wettest month: June

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Adelaide

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Adelaide:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Adelaide. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Adelaide

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Adelaide?
When you fly from Colombo to Adelaide the average price is £689. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Adelaide at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Adelaide is 518 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Adelaide?
The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Adelaide are January, February and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Adelaide?
The best time of the year to go to Adelaide when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Adelaide from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, July and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Adelaide.
How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Adelaide?
The total flight time between Colombo and Adelaide is of around 11 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,789.65 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Adelaide compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Adelaide can experience temperatures up to 23º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 12º ºC in Adelaide, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

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