Q: Can I fly back to Melbourne from Colombo?

Returning to Melbourne from Colombo COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Melbourne. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne. Find deals

Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($952), and SriLankan Airlines ($962) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. These flights start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Malaysia Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $680. Singapore Airlines flights start at $690 while deals on SriLankan Airlines start at $753 one-way. Find deals

Question 3

Can I fly to Colombo from Melbourne right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Melbourne to Colombo

Most visitors from Melbourne need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Colombo.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Colombo.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering Colombo.

Documents
Health Insurance - Travelers must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $75,000 for up to 1 month.

Electronic Travel Authorization - The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required for visa-exempt visitors entering Sri Lanka. It is an online application. If approved, you'll receive your eTA confirmation electronically. When you arrive in Sri Lanka, border crossing will ask for your passport and check their electronic records to ensure you have the proper visas. eTA is electronically linked to your passport and valid for up to 30 days. When you receive a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.

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Question 4

Can I fly back to Melbourne from Colombo?

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Returning to Melbourne from Colombo

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Colombo are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

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Question 5

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally $2,119, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $555. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $1,089 for that flight.

Question 7

Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $900 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $844, but on average you can expect to pay $958.

Question 8

Are there direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport under $1,000. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is less than $993.

Question 9

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $1,000?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

Question 10

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Singapore Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at least 51 days early can save you up to 21% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 51 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as little as $1,139 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,244 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport in May are about $1,003 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $678.

Question 13

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (MEL - CMB)?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 36% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop
Round-trip from	$792	From Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way from	$690	One-way flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Malindo Air	Cheapest$582	Average$1,159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Malindo Air flights
China Southern	Cheapest$617	Average$812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$704	Average$1,032	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Eastern flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$746	Average$1,031	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$867	Average$1,117	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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