How many flights from Melbourne to Colombo are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10.1% of flights from Melbourne to Colombo were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common for this route.

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Colombo?

The typical direct flight from Melbourne to Colombo has a median duration of 10 hours and 20 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 20 hours and 10 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 8358 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers on this route have regular opportunities to find favorable prices. The availability of deals has been consistently observed across the trailing 30-day period, indicating a steady stream of options for budget-conscious travelers.

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Melbourne to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

For flights from Melbourne to Colombo, fares typically range from $819–$1287, with a median of $1060. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Approximately 19% of recent fares for this route were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Colombo, consider traveling in May, when the median fare is $547. Other affordable months include February, with a median fare of $640, and June, where the median fare is $725.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Colombo takes approximately 10h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median connecting journey time of 22h 53m, this route is considered a long-haul flight, covering a distance of 8358 km.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 10.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Colombo

Regular price: A$749 - A$1,725

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Colombo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Colombo is AUD749 to AUD1725. The current lowest deal is AUD710 with Jetstar for travel from Oct 13-Oct 29.

now A$710

Low A$749

High A$1,725

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo is May, with a median price of $545. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1375. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$545

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,375

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Colombo

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,290

A$710

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,246

A$757

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,246

A$757

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,274

A$757

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,482

A$1,037

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,217

A$710

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

24 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 26

A$1,806 → A$1,087

40%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$1,820 → A$1,179

35%

23 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 25

A$1,758 → A$1,145

35%

8 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 17

A$1,763 → A$1,198

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

Melbourne - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Colombo are above the typical level, with a median price of $1060.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $547, followed by February at $640.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 22h 53m

Connecting flights from Melbourne to Colombo typically take 22h 53m, while direct flights take 10h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Colombo are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$709

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good choice for reaching Colombo and nearby areas.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$710

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Consider HRI as it is the only other designated international airport, capable of handling international traffic.

📍 ~180 km from Colombo (reachable by car, ~2.5 to 3 hours drive from city center).

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Dec 09

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Dec 02

Colombo, Sri Lanka

91% AI deal score

$5,879

$3,531

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From MEL

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

91% AI deal score

$5,879

$3,531

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From MEL

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Colombo, Sri Lanka

91% AI deal score

$5,891

$3,548

Save $2,343

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From MEL

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Dec 04

Colombo, Sri Lanka

91% AI deal score

$5,901

$3,548

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From MEL

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Dec 02

Colombo, Sri Lanka

91% AI deal score

$7,035

$4,134

Save $2,901

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From MEL

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Dec 01

Colombo, Sri Lanka

91% AI deal score

$6,942

$4,244

Save $2,698

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Business Class

From MEL

Elite

Jan 23

Colombo, Sri Lanka

89% AI deal score

$4,579

$3,430

Save $1,149

QantasLink, +1

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From MEL

Elite

Jan 16

Colombo, Sri Lanka

89% AI deal score

$4,453

$3,430

Save $1,023

QantasLink, +1

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From MEL

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Nov 21

Colombo, Sri Lanka

89% AI deal score

$4,452

$3,431

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QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Melbourne to Colombo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price was found to be $598. Prices tend to be higher outside this period, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $1206 and those booked 60+ days out averaging $1150. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $664.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Melbourne to Colombo is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $819. The median price for this route was $1060. Prices can go up to $1287 or more for the higher end of fares. Therefore, aiming for a ticket under $819 would typically secure a favorable price.

Historically, May has been the most affordable month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo, with a median price of $547. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $640. While June had a median price of $725, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route was $1060.

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Melbourne to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 10.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Colombo

Regular price: A$749 - A$1,725

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Colombo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Colombo is AUD749 to AUD1725. The current lowest deal is AUD710 with Jetstar for travel from Oct 13-Oct 29.

now A$710

Low A$749

High A$1,725

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

May

Cheapest

Flights from A$545

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,375

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Colombo

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,290

A$710

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,246

A$757

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,246

A$757

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,274

A$757

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,482

A$1,037

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Colombo

Melbourne (MEL) - Colombo (CMB)

Jetstar

A$1,217

A$710

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

24 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 26

A$1,806 → A$1,087

40%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$1,820 → A$1,179

35%

23 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 25

A$1,758 → A$1,145

35%

8 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 17

A$1,763 → A$1,198

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

Melbourne - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Melbourne to Colombo are above the typical level, with a median price of $1060.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $547, followed by February at $640.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 22h 53m

Connecting flights from Melbourne to Colombo typically take 22h 53m, while direct flights take 10h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.9% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Jetstar offers direct flights

Jetstar is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Colombo are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is a convenient option for flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~A$709

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good choice for reaching Colombo and nearby areas.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$710

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

89% AI deal score

$4,452

$3,431

Save $1,021

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Today’s best flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo

Melbourne to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

Direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Colombo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

Melbourne - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Connecting flights average 22h 53m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

Dec 09

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Dec 06

Dec 02

Dec 02

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Dec 04

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

When should I buy Melbourne to Colombo tickets?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Colombo flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?

How many flights from Melbourne to Colombo are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Melbourne to Colombo?

How often do cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo come up?

Related routes

More routes from Melbourne

Flights to Colombo from other cities

Melbourne to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

Direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Colombo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Colombo

Melbourne - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Connecting flights average 22h 53m

Connecting flights are dominant

Jetstar offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

Dec 09

Dec 06

Dec 06

Dec 02

Dec 02

Dec 04

Dec 04

Dec 02

Dec 01

Jan 23

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Nov 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

When should I buy Melbourne to Colombo tickets?

How do I know if a Melbourne to Colombo flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?