Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Colombo: what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is two hours 30 minutes behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your PER to Colombo flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from PER to Colombo. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Perth, PER can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel near PER? If you've booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Colombo, these accommodation options set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 73.04% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Colombo
Rs50,044 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Colombo flight. A return flight ticket right now is Rs108,734. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from PER to Colombo. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for a Perth Airport to Colombo ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from PER to Colombo.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Perth Airport to Colombo by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Perth Airport to Colombo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Once your flight from Perth Airport to Colombo has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near CMB. Unwind and get cosy after your PER to Colombo flight at one of these well-located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be off and running.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Travel to Colombo in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Perth Airport to Colombo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Perth Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from PER to Colombo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Colombo right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Perth Airport to Colombo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top sights which should be on every Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another standout destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without experiencing Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
