Travelling from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE): What you need to know
The timezone in Brisbane is UTC+10, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Brisbane Airport is located in Brisbane.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Colombo to BNE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Colombo to BNE that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between CMB and BNE include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
When it comes to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
About Brisbane Airport (BNE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near BNE:
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Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
Central Brisbane is around 13 kilometres from Brisbane Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Brisbane Airport is ر.ق. 1,129. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,585. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to BNE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Colombo to Brisbane Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport (BNE). July is when most people visit Brisbane. If crowds aren't your thing, go in September.
Book a Colombo to BNE plane ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Brisbane to range from 21ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Brisbane Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC.
More about Brisbane
Start your Brisbane trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Brisbane Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Gallery of Modern Art, Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park 4P and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary are essential stops on your Brisbane itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Brisbane is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres west of Brisbane, a trip to Toowoomba will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Toowoomba Carnival Of Flowers, Japanese Garden and Highfields Falls.
Around 290 kilometres north of Brisbane, Bundaberg is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Mon Repos Turtle Express, Mon Repos Turtle Centre and Oaks Beach.
