Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Colombo to Melbourne?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Melbourne takes around 9.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Melbourne?

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The flight distance between Colombo and Melbourne is 8367 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Melbourne?

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Several carriers operate flights between Colombo and Melbourne. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth, Taipei, Brisbane, New Delhi, Chennai, Kyiv, Goa, Hanoi, Mumbai, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Dubai, Hong Kong, Wellington.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Auckland, Denpasar, Christchurch, Brisbane, Perth, Bangkok, Singapore, Manila, Gold Coast, Adelaide, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Hobart, London, Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City, Cairns, Queenstown, Mumbai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Colombo?

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Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.

Question 7

What buses and trains depart from Colombo?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Colombo, including Sri Lanka Railways.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Colombo and Melbourne?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Colombo and Melbourne thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Colombo and Melbourne can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Melbourne?

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Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Melbourne with SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Qantas, IndiGo Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Colombo and Melbourne?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Colombo and Melbourne?

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Traveling between Colombo and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

Is it possible to reach Colombo by bus or train?

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Yes, Colombo has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Colombo, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Melbourne depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Melbourne arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Colombo and Melbourne depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Colombo and Melbourne arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£696
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£653
Cheapest round-trip	£525
Average round-trip	£932
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	No
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 Closes 1 hours before flight
Scoot	TGW	TR	Yes	Opens 72 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Australia Mandatory travel declaration form

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions No proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results for vaccinated travelers No quarantine required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of vaccination for Sri Lanka Mandatory health insurance
Additional information	Masks are mandatory in public places

Colombo to Melbourne flights from £696

Flights starting at £696. Choose between SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, or Scoot to find the best price.

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