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Cheapest flights to Colombo

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

Mon 1 Dec
US$416.48
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Tue 2 Dec
US$417.98
One way
Economy
1 traveller
Wed 26 Nov
US$419.14
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 17 minutes one way and costs US$1,692 for the round trip.

Most popular route
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Average flight time
14 hours 17 minutes
Average round-trip price
US$1,692
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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
  • Virgin Australia
  • Malindo Air
  • Batik Air
  • Qatar Airways
  • Scoot

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