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Flights from Colombo to Darwin

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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Darwin

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. 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.
week: 7 Dec - 13 Dec
Flights from just £756
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NovemberDecemberJanuary
Flight Duration9 h and 55 mFlights between Colombo and Darwin take, on average, 9 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Darwin
Destination airportDarwin International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Darwin
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Darwin
One-way average Price£543The average price for a flight Colombo - Darwin at Opodo is £543, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Darwin when departing from Colombo
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Last checked on Tue 27/10
Distance: 3,749 mi
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi
Darwin airports

Book your Colombo to Darwin flight

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

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Darwin 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 Darwin

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Darwin, temperatures average around 35ºC in the warmest months and roughly 16ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 36ºC
  • Lows: down to 15ºC
  • Hottest month: October
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: January

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Darwin

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

  • 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 Darwin. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Darwin

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Darwin?
When you fly from Colombo to Darwin the average price is £543. 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 Darwin at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Colombo to Darwin. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Darwin?
The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Darwin are August, July and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Darwin?
The best time of the year to go to Darwin when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Darwin from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, November and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Darwin.
How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Darwin?
The total flight time between Colombo and Darwin is of around 9 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,749 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 Darwin compared to Colombo?
While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Darwin can experience temperatures up to 29º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 24º ºC in Darwin, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

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