Flying from Colombo to Perth Airport (PER): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Perth Airport (PER) departing from here.
The timezone in Perth is UTC+8, which is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Perth Airport is located in Perth.
Your flight from Colombo to PER won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Colombo to PER leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
From the center of Colombo, CMB is around 32 kilometers away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to get there.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Perth Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
About Perth Airport (PER)
If you have a late flight from Colombo to Perth Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PER:
Getting from Perth Airport (PER) to central Perth
From Perth Airport, Perth is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 28 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Perth Airport (PER)
For a one-way ticket from Colombo to Perth Airport, $187 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $407. These are the lowest fares right now but may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Colombo to PER if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Perth Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo to Perth Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Perth Airport (PER)
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Colombo to Perth Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Perth, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Perth. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Colombo to PER sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 35ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Colombo to Perth Airport in August when temperatures average between 8ºC and 20ºC.
More about Perth
Start your Perth trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Perth Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mill Point Swan River, Fremantle Prison and The Perth Mint are essential stops on your Perth itinerary.
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