Question 1

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

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The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight. Find deals

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $682). Flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. Find deals

Question 4

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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The most flights from ME1 to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average). Find deals

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 7

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

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On average you can expect to pay $3,651 for a flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $461 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $631.

Question 8

What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Before booking your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Seychelles (68%), SriLankan Airlines (68%), Ethiopian Air( 68%).

Question 9

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

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Air India, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Of the flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Singapore is followed by Kuala Lumpur in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Bangkok sees the third most stopovers on flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

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Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Sydney least often. Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stopping in Shanghai are the next rarest.

Question 12

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

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Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay are the most popular attractions in Singapore if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Sentosa, Merlion, and Boat Quay can be visited by traveling about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 17.3 km respectively from Singapore Changi. Travellers in need of a car in Singapore can hire one for about $127 per day.

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What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

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Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia are currently the most popular points of interest in Kuala Lumpur at the moment. Travellers on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur can visit Petronas Towers, Berjaya Times Square, and National Mosque of Malaysia, by travelling 46.6 km, 44.9 km, and 44.8 km, respectively after landing at Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Kuala Lumpur can hire one for about $47 per day.

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What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Bangkok?

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Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center, and Siam Square are the most popular attractions in Bangkok if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Pratunam, Thailand Cultural Center and Siam Square are located about 23.8 km, 21.1 km, and 24.2 km, respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a stopover in Bangkok in need of a car hire can book one at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi for about $27.

Question 15

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

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Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 5%.

Question 16

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at least 28 days early can save you up to 7% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 28 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as little as $1,192 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 $1,212 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 17

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

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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 in May are about $1,236 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $858.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CMB?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

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Deals for Melbourne to Colombo flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Colombo?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Colombo from Melbourne by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Colombo flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Colombo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Colombo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$865
One-way from	$380
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,232

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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$780	Average$1,116	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air India	Cheapest$790	Average$822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$797	Average$1,044	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$875	Average$1,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$891	Average$1,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$934	Average$1,197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$938	Average$1,191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,004	Average$1,280	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,076	Average$1,296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Thai Airways	Cheapest$1,108	Average$1,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Thai Airways flights

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