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Cheapest flights to Colombo

The cheapest flights available in the next 60 days – prices are updated regularly

Mon 10 Nov
US$401.86
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Tue 11 Nov
US$402.33
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Wed 12 Nov
US$402.42
One way
Economy
1 traveller

Flying from Melbourne to Colombo: things to know

The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport in Melbourne to Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. On average this flight takes 14 hours 6 minutes one way and costs US$1,627 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Average flight time
14 hours 6 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,627
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Airlines that fly from Melbourne to Colombo

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  • Srilankan Airlines
  • AirAsia X
  • Thai Airways
  • Singapore Airlines
  • Malaysia Airlines
  • Qantas Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Jetstar Airways
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • Air India
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Malindo Air
  • Virgin Australia
  • Batik Air
  • Qatar Airways
  • Scoot

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