Flying from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE) taking off from here.
Brisbane is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane, which operates on the UTC+10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to BNE.
Flying during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Colombo to BNE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
From the centre of Colombo, CMB is approximately 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Book a hotel close to BNE if you're taking a late flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Colombo to Brisbane Airport from ج.م. 14,766 or travel return from just ج.م. 29,027. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from Colombo to BNE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Colombo to Brisbane Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when fares go down. Timing matters when searching for cheap flight tickets from Colombo to BNE.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Brisbane Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Brisbane in April when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Colombo to BNE for January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brisbane to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 10ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Brisbane Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Brisbane
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Brisbane right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. South Bank Parklands, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and Story Bridge are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Brisbane itinerary.
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