MEL - CMB Price
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$721 - $1,436
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CMB Temperature
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30 - 33 °C
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CMB Rainfall
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34 - 303 mm
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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 $721 From Melbourne to Colombo |
One-way from $879 One-way flight from Melbourne to Colombo |
Flights from Melbourne to Colombo are generally found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Colombo.
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 20% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 54 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Melbourne to Colombo 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,102, or $1,181 for flights within the next 24 hours.
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. Flights to Colombo from Melbourne in May are about $890 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $618.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Colombo at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Colombo for under $1,167. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $1,090, but on average you can expect to pay $1,558.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. Airline carriers are regularly disinfecting and sanitising their aircraft. Masks are provided and are mandatory while on board. Pre-flight testing for symptoms and antibodies, alongside socially-distanced seating (for a limited time) will work towards keeping travellers safer while flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Policies will vary by airline.
Some of our airline partners flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Singapore Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like SriLankan Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
Melbourne will have less rainfall in 2 compared to Colombo over the next 9 days.
With an average temperature of 33 °C, peak weather can be found in February. As a traveller, expect to see changes in flight prices during that period. The temperatures in Colombo are hotter than in Melbourne.
Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways can get you from Melbourne to Colombo in just under 12h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 25m. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Colombo from $1,091 return. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Cathay Pacific, from $1,476, and Qatar Airways, from $1,859.
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $662 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SriLankan Airlines from $763 and Cathay Pacific from $879 one-way.
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$433 | $570 | No cancel fee | 69% |
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$378 | $678 | No cancel fee | 72% |
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$523 | $723 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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$494 | $724 | No cancel fee | 62% |
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$492 | $739 | No cancel fee | 67% |
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$506 | $785 | No cancel fee | 77% |
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$408 | $813 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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$499 | $816 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$529 | $858 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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