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Flights from Brisbane to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Brisbane to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Melbourne, about 13h 38m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 37m
Brisbane to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey13h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Melbourne
Best ways to fly from Brisbane to Colombo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BNE Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
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BNE Melbourne (MEL) CMB
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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BNE Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Qantas, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
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BNE Sydney (SYD) CMB
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 8,729 km5,421 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 37mestimate
- Time difference
- -4.5hColombo vs Brisbane
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- BNE → CMB
Flights from Brisbane to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Brisbane to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,729 km.
Where do you change planes between Brisbane and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Melbourne (MEL), Singapore (SIN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brisbane and Colombo?
Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Brisbane and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours behind Brisbane.
