Q: Can I fly back to Melbourne from Sri Lanka?

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

Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Sri Lanka one-way?

Accepted Answer

$653 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Malaysia Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines, with prices starting from $677 and $779, respectively. Find deals

Question 2

Can I fly to Sri Lanka from Melbourne right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

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

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 Sri Lanka.

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

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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 3

Can I fly back to Melbourne from Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Melbourne from Sri Lanka

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

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

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Question 4

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Sri Lanka?

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Consider Cathay Pacific, China Southern or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Sri Lanka. Find deals

Question 5

What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka?

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On average you can expect to pay $1,976 for a flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka. The cheapest flight overall is $586 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $1,092.

Question 6

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Singapore Airlines for just $958, but on average you can expect to pay $1,002.

Question 7

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka under $1,100. A good price for a direct flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka is less than $1,105.

Question 8

Are there last-minute flights available from Melbourne to Sri Lanka for under $1,000?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

Question 9

Which airlines flying from Melbourne to Sri Lanka have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines flying from Melbourne to Sri Lanka have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Sri Lanka, book at least 51 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 21% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,127 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,232.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Sri Lanka?

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 Sri Lanka. Flights to Sri Lanka from Melbourne in May are about $993 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $672.

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Sri Lanka (MEL - LK)?

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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Malindo Air	Cheapest$576	Average$1,232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Malindo Air flights
China Southern	Cheapest$610	Average$804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Southern flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$697	Average$1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	COVID-19 safety	Search China Eastern flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$738	Average$1,063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$766	Average$1,082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	COVID-19 safety	Search Malaysia Airlines flights

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