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Cheap Melbourne - Colombo flight offers

Find cheap flight tickets and last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo

Cathay Pacific
Tue, 12/29 (MEL) Melbourne -> (CMB) Colombo
Direct
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 02/15 (CMB) Colombo -> (MEL) Melbourne
Direct
Price found 3 days ago
from $1,100
Etihad
Sat, 12/19 (MEL) Melbourne -> (CMB) Colombo
Etihad
Sat, 01/02 (CMB) Colombo -> (MEL) Melbourne
Price found Yesterday
from $2,940
Cathay Pacific
Tue, 12/29 (MEL) Melbourne -> (CMB) Colombo
Direct
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 02/15 (CMB) Colombo -> (MEL) Melbourne
Direct
Price found 3 days ago
from $1,100

Info about flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Some useful info about flights from Melbourne to Colombo to help you plan your next trip

Average flight duration 10h 46m
Cheapest month May
Average number of flights per week 5
First flight time 00:30
Last flight time 23:55
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Top airlines on the route Melbourne - Colombo

Airlines providing flights to Colombo from Melbourne

Air India
Air India
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
Etihad
Etihad

How to get the best price from Melbourne to Colombo?

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Exploring all airports near Melbourne and Colombo

Checking all the airports available in the area can give you more departure and arrival options for your trip.

  • Airports in Melbourne: 2 different airports operate in Melbourne - Avalon, Essendon.
  • Airports in Colombo: Try also checking Ratmalana along with Colombo - Bandaranaike.

Looking at expected traffic to the airport can help avoid surprises on departure day. On busy routes, flying from a quieter airport might also save you money.

Flights from Melbourne - Tullamarine to Colombo - Bandaranaike

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Other popular destinations

Flying to Sri Lanka? Other travelers also searched: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Mattala Rajapaksa, Trincomalee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

How much does an airline ticket from Melbourne to Colombo cost?

Flight prices can vary a lot depending on the period and destination. At the moment, this information is not available for flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

How far is Melbourne from Colombo?

Melbourne is about 5193 mi from Colombo.

What are the airports in Colombo?

Colombo has another airport: Ratmalana.

What are the airports in Melbourne?

Melbourne has 2 airports: Avalon, Essendon.

What are the most popular cities in Sri Lanka?

The most popular cities in Sri Lanka according to our users' searches are: Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Mattala Rajapaksa, Trincomalee.

When should I book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

The best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo is 7 months in advance, while the worst time is 15 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo is May.

What is the most expensive month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?

The most expensive month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo is December.

What is the best day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?

For flights from Melbourne to Colombo Wednesday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly.