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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.P24,236 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P24,236, select.
Colombo.P24,784 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P24,784, select.
Colombo.P25,077 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 6 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Fri, 22 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P25,077, select.
Colombo.P25,442 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 20 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P25,442, select.
Colombo.P25,552 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Jul, returning Sun, 3 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Sun, 27 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 3 Aug, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P25,552, select.
Colombo.P26,575 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Jun, returning Sun, 6 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 6 Jul, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P26,575, select.
Colombo.P26,795 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P26,795, select.
Colombo.P26,823 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Darwin on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in Darwin.Price includes taxes and charges.From P26,823, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from P37,847
Jul
from P25,442
Aug
from P24,236
Sep
from P28,555
Oct
from P26,795
Nov
from P28,330
Dec
from P43,989
Jan
from P35,458
Feb
from P33,375
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Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Darwin to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Darwin to Colombo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundP24,236
Cheapest month to flyAugust

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake is P24,236. 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 Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from P24,236.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Darwin to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Darwin Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Friday, 15 August 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Darwin 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, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is four hours behind Darwin.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your DRW to CMB flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Darwin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DRW and CMB:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

    • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • At the moment, P13,263 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P24,236. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DRW to CMB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • Finding cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from DRW to CMB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)

  • 73.13% of flights that depart Darwin International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To get to Darwin International Airport from central Darwin, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to DRW:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Darwin International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's usual tourist stops.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

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

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

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DRW to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka just waiting to be explored. About 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 there's time to check out another side of Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, roughly 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key reasons to visit.

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