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Cheapest flight

$1016

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$1345

Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

24h15

A flight from Melbourne to Colombo takes on average 24h15.

Best time

September

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Colombo is September.

Tips for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Check out our tips for booking your flights to Colombo (Sri Lanka) from Melbourne (Australia) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is August, with an average ticket price of $933 (calculation over the last two years). The busiest tourist season corresponds to the months of August, October and November.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight ticket at least 149 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Scoot. A ticket from the company Scoot to Colombo costs on average $1009.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .

Price of flight tickets from Melbourne to Colombo

Here is some information with useful tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $1016 to $1372
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $1345
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: August
info departure city :
Melbourne, Australia
airports :
Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Essendon Airport (MEB)
local time :

Melbourne is a city in the country Australia, the time zone is GMT +11. In Melbourne, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 19°C.

The city of Melbourne (MEL) has 2 airport(s): Tullamarine and Essendon

destination info :
Colombo, Sri Lanka
airports :
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Ratmalana Airport (RML)
local time :

Colombo is in the country Sri Lanka, the time zone is GMT +5. In Colombo, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 28°C, with a minimum of 28°C and a maximum of 30°C.

The city of Colombo has 2 airport(s): Bandaranaike and Ratmalana

Useful info about Colombo

What is quietest tourist period to go to Colombo?

If you want to visit Colombo during the quietest tourist period, choose the month of September.

What is the most popular time to travel to Colombo?

In Colombo, the busiest tourist month is August. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 149 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 22 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo is Friday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Melbourne and Colombo?

When you leave, you can leave from Tullamarine, and you will arrive at Bandaranaike.

How to reach Melbourne airport from the city centre?

The airport Tullamarine is located 20 km or Essendon is located 11 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi or renting a car..

Are there other means of transport to go from Melbourne to Colombo?

Flight is the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Melbourne and Colombo?

In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Colombo and 10°C in Melbourne. The average rainfall in summer is 353 mm in Colombo and 53 mm in Melbourne. In summer, it is warmer in Colombo and it rains less in Melbourne. In winter, it is colder in Colombo and it rains more in Colombo.

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