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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Colombo, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Colombo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Melbourne to Colombo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Colombo on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Colombo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost C$ 1,085 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,140 and C$ 1,790 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Melbourne Airport and lands in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 45m. The most common departure time is 4:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne to Colombo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 4:10 pm and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 10:25 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne to Colombo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 4:10 pm and lands at 10:25 pm.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (59% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Colombo flights

  • What’s a good way to navigate Melbourne Airport?

    While Melbourne Airport is efficiently designed and well signed, unfamiliar airports can still be daunting. Melbourne Airport has its own app, which is free to download to any smartphone or device with an app store; simply called Melbourne Airport App. It contains maps, flight updates, exclusive sales and offers and even a parking tracker and calculator.

  • How can I easily get to Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re not driving your own vehicle or want to save some money on a taxi fare, the SkyBus is a popular and convenient option. Running roughly every 15min from three locations in Melbourne City, a one way ticket will cost you about A$ 15, or A$ 28 return. From Southern Cross Station, the journey usually takes around 25min, but this could take longer if there is heavy traffic.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Colombo?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Colombo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Colombo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 853 or less one-way.
  • If you’re visiting friends or family overseas, why not pick them up an Australian souvenir from one of the Australian gift stores at Melbourne Airport (MEL)? Across multiple stores, you will find a selection of Australian made or themed goods and snacks.
  • Those travelling from Melbourne Airport with children will find a play area opposite Gate 15B of Terminal 2 and many baby changing facilities across both terminals. Just follow the signs to find them or ask one of the staff at the service desks.
  • Those needing a snack, substantial meal or just a beverage before boarding their flight will find an extensive selection at Melbourne Airport, including bars featuring local breweries, such as Stomping Ground Brewery, or the classics you can expect worldwide, like Subway, McDonald's and Krispy Kreme, with plenty of other options such as sushi and Vietnamese.
  • If you need any assistance once you have arrived at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), you will find an information desk located in the arrivals area that can assist and direct you as needed.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Melbourne to Colombo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air,SriLankan Airlines

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Melbourne - Colombo Flights

Departure:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

Return flight deals:

Colombo - Melbourne

Cabin classes:

C$ 887

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