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Singapore Airlines: Colombo Sri Lanka Return PER $669, MEL $780, DRW $781, SYD $794, ADL $796, BNE $824, CNS $832 @ IWTF

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Singapore Airlines: Colombo Sri Lanka Return PER $669, MEL $780, DRW $781, SYD $794, ADL $796, BNE $824, CNS $832 @ IWTF

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Singapore Airlines has dropped prices on flights to Sri Lanka.

Flying: Singapore Airlines to Colombo
Cheapest Dates: Departing Perth, Melbourne, Darwin, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Cairns in Feb - Mar/27. Perth in Oct - Nov/26. Melbourne and Darwin in Oct - Nov/26
Included: 25kg checked luggage, meals and entertainment
Singapore Airlines is ranked #2 in the Skytrax World Airline Rankings
Layover: Singapore

$669 Return Perth to Colombo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
22/Oct	21/Nov	$688	View Flight
27/Oct	22/Nov	$669	View Flight
27/Oct	23/Nov	$679	View Flight
27/Oct	24/Nov	$679	View Flight
18/Feb	19/Mar	$669	View Flight
19/Feb	19/Mar	$692	View Flight
19/Feb	21/Mar	$680	View Flight
20/Feb	19/Mar	$692	View Flight
20/Feb	21/Mar	$680	View Flight
21/Feb	21/Mar	$680	View Flight
22/Feb	21/Mar	$680	View Flight
23/Feb	19/Mar	$669	View Flight
23/Feb	21/Mar	$669	View Flight
23/Feb	22/Mar	$680	View Flight
23/Feb	23/Mar	$680	View Flight
24/Feb	19/Mar	$669	View Flight
24/Feb	21/Mar	$669	View Flight
24/Feb	24/Mar	$680	View Flight
26/Feb	23/Mar	$669	View Flight
26/Feb	24/Mar	$669	View Flight
26/Feb	26/Mar	$680	View Flight
27/Feb	23/Mar	$669	View Flight
28/Feb	26/Mar	$674	View Flight

$780 Return Melbourne to Colombo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
26/Oct	22/Nov	$782	View Flight
26/Oct	23/Nov	$782	View Flight
26/Oct	24/Nov	$782	View Flight
20/Feb	20/Mar	$798	View Flight
20/Feb	22/Mar	$796	View Flight
21/Feb	21/Mar	$796	View Flight
21/Feb	22/Mar	$811	View Flight
22/Feb	21/Mar	$780	View Flight
22/Feb	22/Mar	$810	View Flight
23/Feb	20/Mar	$823	View Flight
23/Feb	21/Mar	$782	View Flight
23/Feb	22/Mar	$817	View Flight
23/Feb	23/Mar	$782	View Flight
24/Feb	21/Mar	$796	View Flight
24/Feb	23/Mar	$796	View Flight

$781 Return Darwin to Colombo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
22/Oct	20/Nov	$781	View Flight
18/Feb	19/Mar	$781	View Flight
20/Feb	19/Mar	$781	View Flight
20/Feb	20/Mar	$781	View Flight
20/Feb	22/Mar	$781	View Flight
22/Feb	19/Mar	$781	View Flight
22/Feb	20/Mar	$781	View Flight
22/Feb	21/Mar	$781	View Flight
22/Feb	22/Mar	$781	View Flight
22/Feb	23/Mar	$781	View Flight
22/Feb	24/Mar	$781	View Flight
23/Feb	19/Mar	$781	View Flight
23/Feb	20/Mar	$781	View Flight
23/Feb	23/Mar	$787	View Flight
25/Feb	19/Mar	$781	View Flight
25/Feb	20/Mar	$781	View Flight
25/Feb	21/Mar	$781	View Flight
25/Feb	23/Mar	$787	View Flight
25/Feb	24/Mar	$787	View Flight
25/Feb	27/Mar	$787	View Flight
27/Feb	19/Mar	$781	View Flight
27/Feb	20/Mar	$781	View Flight
27/Feb	21/Mar	$781	View Flight
27/Feb	22/Mar	$781	View Flight
27/Feb	23/Mar	$781	View Flight

$794 Return Sydney to Colombo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
17/Feb	19/Mar	$795	View Flight
20/Feb	20/Mar	$795	View Flight
20/Feb	22/Mar	$795	View Flight
21/Feb	19/Mar	$795	View Flight
21/Feb	20/Mar	$795	View Flight
22/Feb	19/Mar	$819	View Flight
22/Feb	20/Mar	$796	View Flight
22/Feb	23/Mar	$795	View Flight
23/Feb	19/Mar	$795	View Flight
23/Feb	22/Mar	$795	View Flight
23/Feb	23/Mar	$810	View Flight
23/Feb	25/Mar	$819	View Flight
24/Feb	21/Mar	$799	View Flight
25/Feb	21/Mar	$830	View Flight
25/Feb	23/Mar	$795	View Flight
25/Feb	24/Mar	$795	View Flight
26/Feb	21/Mar	$794	View Flight
26/Feb	24/Mar	$794	View Flight
26/Feb	25/Mar	$807	View Flight
26/Feb	26/Mar	$795	View Flight
27/Feb	23/Mar	$812	View Flight
27/Feb	24/Mar	$805	View Flight

$796 Return Adelaide to Colombo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
17/Feb	19/Mar	$839	View Flight
18/Feb	19/Mar	$839	View Flight
20/Feb	19/Mar	$829	View Flight
20/Feb	21/Mar	$834	View Flight
22/Feb	19/Mar	$865	View Flight
22/Feb	22/Mar	$839	View Flight
23/Feb	19/Mar	$839	View Flight
23/Feb	22/Mar	$839	View Flight
23/Feb	23/Mar	$839	View Flight
25/Feb	19/Mar	$839	View Flight
25/Feb	24/Mar	$839	View Flight
25/Feb	26/Mar	$850	View Flight
26/Feb	23/Mar	$796	View Flight
26/Feb	25/Mar	$823	View Flight
26/Feb	26/Mar	$834	View Flight
27/Feb	20/Mar	$855	View Flight
27/Feb	23/Mar	$796	View Flight
28/Feb	19/Mar	$870	View Flight

$824 Return Brisbane to Colombo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
18/Feb	19/Mar	$868	View Flight
19/Feb	21/Mar	$840	View Flight
21/Feb	19/Mar	$868	View Flight
22/Feb	19/Mar	$838	View Flight
22/Feb	23/Mar	$824	View Flight
23/Feb	19/Mar	$863	View Flight
23/Feb	23/Mar	$828	View Flight
23/Feb	24/Mar	$825	View Flight
24/Feb	24/Mar	$844	View Flight
25/Feb	19/Mar	$869	View Flight
28/Feb	19/Mar	$839	View Flight
28/Feb	25/Mar	$868	View Flight

$832 Return Cairns to Colombo Flights.

.Depart.	.Return.	.Price.
17/Feb	19/Mar	$838	View Flight
18/Feb	19/Mar	$838	View Flight
19/Feb	19/Mar	$832	View Flight
20/Feb	19/Mar	$832	View Flight
21/Feb	19/Mar	$838	View Flight
22/Feb	19/Mar	$838	View Flight
23/Feb	19/Mar	$832	View Flight
26/Feb	19/Mar	$838	View Flight
26/Feb	21/Mar	$832	View Flight
26/Feb	22/Mar	$832	View Flight
27/Feb	19/Mar	$838	View Flight
27/Feb	21/Mar	$832	View Flight
27/Feb	22/Mar	$832	View Flight
27/Feb	23/Mar	$832	View Flight
28/Feb	19/Mar	$832	View Flight
28/Feb	20/Mar	$838	View Flight
28/Feb	21/Mar	$832	View Flight
28/Feb	22/Mar	$832	View Flight
28/Feb	23/Mar	$838	View Flight

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DingoBlue on 01/09/2026 - 08:30

Any hacks to use this to fly somewhere else?
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- yaaNaa on 01/09/2026 - 08:57
  
  Open flight door halfway and jump. Don't forget parachute
  
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- npnp on 01/09/2026 - 11:42
  
  Why would you want to go elsewhere?
  
  Amazing beaches & surfing - tick
  Colourful coral reefs - tick
  Flavourful authentic food - tick
  Gorgeous rivers, rafting & waterfalls - tick
  Evergreen rainforests - tick
  Beautiful wildlife (Elephants, leopars) - tick
  Friendly (mostly English speaking) people - tick
  Rich Culture nourished by Buddhism - tick
  Thousands of years history (lions Rock) - tick
  Tropical fruits all year around - tick
  Many UNESCO heritage sites - tick
  Step above compared to rest of subcontinent countries (more disciplined people with literacy rate matching developed countries) - tick
  Free & very efficient healthcare - tick
  Extremely safe (still use your common sense) - tick
  Cheap accommodation, food & transport - tick
  
  What else do you want from a holiday destination?
  
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  - UncleanLibertine on 02/09/2026 - 10:23
    
    I just got back from there. Although I superficiality agree with most statements above, I definitely wouldn't go again. SE Asia is closer and better in every way. SL is third world, and whilst better than India, still dirty
    
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    - npnp on 02/09/2026 - 12:31
      
      SE Asia is closer and probably a bit cheaper as well, but not so sure about the 'better' part. Looks like you've had some rough experiences in SL. It would be worthwhile to share to the group. It's rare to come across someone who's been to Sri Lanka saying 'i won't go back'. I've seen many videos of tourists crying with their local guides at the airport before leaving the country. It's such a welcoming country that is very different from that aspect compared to SE Asia (of course you get bad apples everywhere, but having visited over 30 countries across the world, I think Sri Lanka easily has the kindest and warmest people, only rural Greece can come close to SL hospitality.)
      
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  - zzymurgy on 02/09/2026 - 15:14
    
    Strong agree, I was there a couple of weeks ago and loved it all.
    
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  - MrZ on 18/09/2026 - 22:31
    
    It's hot (30+) and humid there almost every single day of the year. And there's a lot of rain most of the year. Not my cup of tea.
    
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FallaM on 01/09/2026 - 08:32 Comment score below threshold.
AbramS on 01/09/2026 - 08:32

Any deals for South India
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- t25 on 01/09/2026 - 10:33
  
  Surely a cheap flight from Sri Lanka to India should be cheap enough
  
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  - MrZ on 18/09/2026 - 23:30
    
    I can't believe there isn't a bridge between the two countries considering how small the gap is - it's like 25km between the countries.
    
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ryefig on 01/09/2026 - 08:46

Considering Jetstar is around $660 Melbourne to Colombo and that does not include bags or seat selection (or meals or entertainment), this is a pretty okay deal.
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Traveller in motion on 01/09/2026 - 08:49

Sri Lanka is awesome! Everyone should go visit.
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- Supercool on 01/09/2026 - 09:19 Comment score below threshold.
- wetsandwich on 01/09/2026 - 09:50
  
  I have a family member who went maybe 10 years back. Said it's not really that tourism friendly, a lot of things are extortionately expensive like $50 entry to temples etc, and a lot of scams, e.g. if you don't pay the 'looking after your shoes' fee at the temple, the guy will just steal your shoes until you pay him even more. Add to that, the roads are apparently wildly dangerous goat tracks worse than the worst Vietnamese cliffs.
  
  Has any of the above improved?
  
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  - Traveller in motion on 01/09/2026 - 10:03
    
    I've been going since 2012 and things have defnitely improved.
    
    yes entry to most touristy places is more expensive for tourists, same as India in this regard.
    never experienced the shoes thing though, I actually went out of my way to pay something to the guy at a temple but he kept saying "no no"
    
    Roads have definitely improved since then.
    "Cliff roads" would only be on the road to Nuwara Eliya, though I haven't been there again since 2012.
    
    I was there in Jul just gone (2months ago) and we went upto Jaffna along the west coast and then came down the east coast.
    Great resorts around Pasikuda
    
    Trip in 2023 we went down the West coast to Ahungalla
    
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  - Theek on 01/09/2026 - 10:09
    
    Yeah, it’s definitely improved a lot. The country has really pivoted towards making things easier for tourists over the past decade.
    
    Getting around is very straightforward now with Uber and PickMe, which is the local equivalent, and transport is generally very cheap. The road infrastructure has also improved significantly, with a number of new highways cutting down travel times across the country.
    
    Tourist attraction pricing is probably the one part of what you mentioned that still has some truth to it. Foreigners can pay considerably more than locals at some major archaeological sites and attractions, so if you’re visiting a lot of them it can add up. Day-to-day travel, food and transport are still very cheap though.
    
    You’ll still come across the occasional petty scam or someone trying to overcharge tourists, particularly around major attractions, but it’s nowhere near something you’re constantly dealing with. Uber/PickMe also removes a lot of the old taxi/tuk-tuk price negotiation issues. There’s a dedicated Tourist Police division as well if you do run into problems.
    
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  - Saraprobe on 01/09/2026 - 11:48
    
    There are tollways to get where you need to go, and then normal roads from there, unless you’re heading somewhere like Horton Plains, in my experience.
    
    In terms of $$$, local places are dirt cheap, but if you want something like a steak, you’ll probably pay similar prices to most parts of Asia.
    
    The only thing I’d say is avoid the local buses for longer trips. I’d take the intercity coaches instead of the $2 local bus rides 😂. In the city, just use the Metro buses. But often I find tourists like the chaos
    
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EtherealArchelon on 01/09/2026 - 08:50

Ugh, just bought our Sri Lanka flights a week ago… Pity we don't have price protection etc on credit card.
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Mailboy62 on 01/09/2026 - 09:12

Why is it so exe to go sri'lanka ? Comapred to other Asian countries ?

Worth the trip ? The videos online look great but worries me it's not worth the leave
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- venura9 on 01/09/2026 - 09:33
  
  It’s the experience and the people compared to the rest of the region.
  
  Every part of the island has something to offer and the country is modern-ish.
  
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- wetsandwich on 01/09/2026 - 09:52
  
  It's quite far compared to many of them, and not really a tourism destination in the same way Thailand etc are. I have not heard anything good about it personally, even the Sri Lankans I know all seem to refuse to go back there. But I am interested in any real experiences.
  
  -6
  - Theek on 01/09/2026 - 10:13
    
    I’d disagree with the idea that it’s not really a tourism destination. Sri Lanka gets a lot of tourists and the infrastructure for travelling around the country has improved massively over the last decade.
    
    Once you’re actually there though, accommodation, food, Uber/PickMe and day-to-day travel can be very cheap. Some of the major tourist attractions are definitely overpriced for foreigners, which is probably where some of that reputation comes from.
    
    What makes it worthwhile IMO is how much variety you get in a relatively small country. Beaches, surfing, wildlife safaris, tea country and mountains, ancient cities, temples and pretty different climates are all within a few hours of each other.
    
    I’d also be careful reading too much into Sri Lankans overseas choosing not to holiday there. If you grew up somewhere, going back often doesn’t have the same novelty as travelling somewhere completely different, and a trip home can also turn into visiting family rather than actually having a holiday. That doesn’t necessarily say much about whether it’s worthwhile for a first-time tourist.
    
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    - npnp on 02/09/2026 - 23:29
      
      I was born in Sri Lanka but no longer a citizen there. I travel often, been to many countries, but still love going to Sri Lanka for holidays every couple of years. I know it's a bit more expensive compared to Bali or SE Asia for example (especially airfare) but its hospitality aspect is so unique and I just can't help but going there over and over. I'm sure there are many former Sri Lankans thinking the same way. If you go to any random house and say you're hungry, Sri Lankans would feed you with all they have (they'd happily remain hungry as long as the hungry guests are fed). And they'd be deeply offended if you offer money in return. I've seen venders refusing to accept money for their goods and services from guests (especially tourists). Sri Lanka is a special place with some really special people. As I mentioned above, I've felt a similar level of hospitality only in rural areas of Greece/ Crete.
      Disclaimer: You still need to use your common sense as you would anywhere else in the world. Above description fits over 90% of Sri Lankans but unfortunately rest of the 10% seems to hang around more touristic areas scamming people (still significantly less so compared to Rome, Paris or Athens for example).
      
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  - npnp on 01/09/2026 - 11:32
    
    Wow. You must be surrounded by some really grumpy Sri Lankans. All Sri Lankans I know are extremely friendly, very joyful people and love their roots. They often go back to their country for holidays and always recommend the island as a top destination (speaking from my own experience as well). Amazing flavourful food (kind of between Malaysian and Indonesian food, very different to indian food), many UNESCO heritage sites, Evergreen rainforests, Waterfalls, Top beaches, Culture, History, and top of it all, amazing people, always willing to help.
    
    6
    - dtc on 01/09/2026 - 16:29
      
      Although if they are Tamil Sri Lankans, then they probably have a reason to grumpy
      
      1
  - incontinentia13 on 01/09/2026 - 13:36
    
    On the contrary, I've heard nothing but good things about Sri Lanka from a number of different people
    
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Thranrond on 01/09/2026 - 09:19

Best way to add a trip to KUL on the way back?

Currently seeing $1k return on Malaysia airlines to do this
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- hypie on 02/09/2026 - 03:59
  
  If you can layover in Singapore. Fly from singapore to KL instead.. flights are cheap.
  
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Saraprobe on 01/09/2026 - 10:34

Damn I want in December
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ChmpgneTasteBeerBdgt on 01/09/2026 - 10:36

Me and a group of 9 friends visited SL about 15 years ago, as well as Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia. SL was hands down everyone's favourite. Other than the culture, temples and awesome beaches, the experience of driving through the jungle on the back of a Jeep and then entering an open wetland with over 100 wild elephant is an experience that will stay with me forever. Can't think of anywhere else in the world other than Africa that you can experience something like that
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zfind on 01/09/2026 - 11:19

That’s great pricing ex-PER - that’s what you’d pay on Jetstar but you’re flying a good airline this time.

Going to be really hard to resist this one.
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- hypie on 02/09/2026 - 04:00
  
  Don't resist, Sri Lanka is an amazing destination. Hopefully Australian's don't ruin it like Bali.
  
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  - zfind on 02/09/2026 - 11:41
    
    The mortgage tells me no but the wanderlust tells me yes. It’s been on my hit list for a long time.
    
    Anything not direct is too hard for your average philistine bogan to know about or bother with…
    
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BluebirdV on 01/09/2026 - 14:32

Can you jump off in Singapore or will you lose the return leg?
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- starbearer on 01/09/2026 - 15:24
  
  depends if you're using parachute while jumping off.
  
  may lose more than a leg.
  
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  - lightfoot on 02/09/2026 - 09:54
    
    and likely be the last jump
    
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appyausi on 01/09/2026 - 15:44

Honestly, put Sri Lanka at the top of your list! I’ve been to over 50 countries, and hands down, the locals there are some of the absolute nicest people you’ll ever meet (reckon it’s got a lot to do with the whole Buddhist culture). I’ve popped over 5 times since 2012, and the gains in their infrastructure, especially around Colombo, are massive. Yeah, some tourist traps will charge a bit, but there are heaps of free spots, the untouched warm beaches are my favourites. Food’s dirt cheap too, you can grab a massive 5-star buffet for under 40 bucks. Plus, the history is unreal with these 5,000 year old pyramid looking structures, and the roads in the city are dead clean. Proper league of its own compared to the rest of South Asia. A few people try to compare it to Thailand, but honestly, it’s a completely different vibe. You don't get any of that dodgy sex tourism scene over there at all. Just dodge a few dodgy tuk tuk drivers and scammers, and you’re all good.
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kosh52 on 01/09/2026 - 20:48

Shri Lanka Mater. Appi Shrriiiiiii Lanker, Nummo, Nummo, Nummo, Nummo Mater.
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- kosh52 on 01/09/2026 - 20:49
  
  Also if you go make you say ‘Are you born!’ to someone. It’s there way of saying ‘Gidday!’
  
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  - asteroxz-winz on 02/09/2026 - 10:03
    
    ok, that's the way I am going to say that greeting from now on! 😂
    
    0
  - npnp on 02/09/2026 - 12:26
    
    It's actually 'are you bow one' to be precise (though the meaning is 'may you live longer')
    To be honest, this is rather formal way of greeting and not something people say during their day to day catch-ups. They'd usually say something like 'good morning' (in English - don't forget it has a colonial history). But hearing their formal welcome greeting from a tourist would always be appreciated by locals.
    
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jamest86 on 02/09/2026 - 11:06

Anyone aware of how I might book this with a 3 day stopover in Singapore on the way over? Looked at the singapore airlines site but the prices goes to about $1500 one way with stop over
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