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Flights from Colombo to Brisbane
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Brisbane. 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
Colombo to Brisbane at a glance
Fastest journey13h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Melbourne
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Brisbane
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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CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BNE
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
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CMB Melbourne (MEL) BNE
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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CMB Singapore (SIN) BNE
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qantas, Singapore Airlines
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CMB Sydney (SYD) BNE
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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
- +4.5hBrisbane vs Colombo
- Currency in Brisbane
- AUD
- Airports
- CMB → BNE
Flights from Colombo to Brisbane: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Brisbane?
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 Colombo to Brisbane?
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 Colombo and Brisbane?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Melbourne (MEL), Singapore (SIN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Brisbane?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 4.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
