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Cheapest one-way trip | £238 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £546 |
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Average round-trip | £780 |
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Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, Avalon, Essendon, or Melbourne-Southern Cross when they travel from Melbourne to Colombo. Book your trip to arrive at Bandaranaike International, or Colombo - Fort. The distance between Melbourne and Colombo is 8367 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, and IndiGo Airlines. Melbourne and Colombo have 328 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Galle Fort, and World's End, Sri Lanka.
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.
Weekly direct flights for Mon 20.03 - Sun 26.03
| Airline | Mon 20.03 | Tue 21.03 | Wed 22.03 | Thu 23.03 | Fri 24.03 | Sat 25.03 | Sun 26.03 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 27.03 - Sun 02.04
| Airline | Mon 27.03 | Tue 28.03 | Wed 29.03 | Thu 30.03 | Fri 31.03 | Sat 01.04 | Sun 02.04 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 03.04 - Sun 09.04
| Airline | Mon 03.04 | Tue 04.04 | Wed 05.04 | Thu 06.04 | Fri 07.04 | Sat 08.04 | Sun 09.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Weekly direct flights for Mon 10.04 - Sun 16.04
| Airline | Mon 10.04 | Tue 11.04 | Wed 12.04 | Thu 13.04 | Fri 14.04 | Sat 15.04 | Sun 16.04 |
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to Colombo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| AirAsia | AXM | AK | Yes | 0 0 |
| SriLankan Airlines | ALK | UL | Yes | 0 0 |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No | 0 0 |
| Scoot | TGW | TR | Yes | No |
| IndiGo Airlines | IGO | 6E | No | 0 0 |
Sri Lanka COVID-19 travel restrictions
Your trip summary
Most travelers from Melbourne (AUS), MEL can enter Sri Lanka, but there are restrictions.
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Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.
Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in Sri Lanka in our dedicated Stories article.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Colombo takes around 12 hours.
What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Colombo?
The flight distance between Melbourne and Colombo is 8367 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Denpasar, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Manila, Bangkok, Auckland, Hobart, Adelaide, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Ahmedabad, Christchurch, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, City of Launceston, Kathmandu.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Colombo?
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Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Colombo with AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, IndiGo Airlines.
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