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Book cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo from $279

Last minute flights from Melbourne to Colombo

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Melbourne Colombo

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Tue., 24 Dec. MEL - CMB

Tue., 31 Dec. CMB - MEL

$2203 $2100

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Sat., 18 Jan. MEL - CMB

$284 $279

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Mon., 30 Dec. MEL - CMB

Thu., 13 Feb. CMB - MEL

$1090 $1059

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Melbourne Colombo

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Mon., 06 Jan. MEL - CMB

Mon., 13 Jan. CMB - MEL

$2100 $2032

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Melbourne Colombo

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Mon., 13 Jan. MEL - CMB

Thu., 06 Feb. CMB - MEL

$1447 $1390

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

95% Trains in Colombo are 95% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.3

Colombo $0.27

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

78% A meal in Colombo is 78% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.

Melbourne $25

Colombo $5.43

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

88% A taxi fare in Colombo is 88% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.5

Colombo $0.65

Coffee Regular cappuccino

23% Coffee in Colombo is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne $5.39

Colombo $4.14

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 185.69 LKR

1 LKR = 0.01 AUD

Last checked on 20 December 2024

Distance: 8358 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 50 kms

Colombo airports

Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 27 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Colombo?

The total flight time between Melbourne and Colombo is of around 19:17 hours on average, considering an average distance of 14,940 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Colombo is $279. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.65 AUD, 88% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD, while train tickets costs 95% less in Colombo: 0.27 AUD against 5.30 AUD in Melbourne. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.43 AUD in Colombo, 78% less than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne. The price of the coffee is around 23% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 4.14 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.39 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Colombo compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Melbourne and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between Melbourne and Colombo is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katunayake International (CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Srilankan Airlines.