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Cheap flights Melbourne — Colombo

from $239 8 358 km ~10h 20m 12 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $239 on 29.01.2027
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Cheapest flights found
29 Jan 2027, Fri
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
10:10
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
11h 55m 1 stop
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18 Jan 2027, Mon
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
10:10
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
11h 55m 1 stop
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15 Jan 2027, Fri
AirAsia X D7 219
22:15
MEL Tullamarine Airport
10:10
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
11h 55m 1 stop
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30 Jan 2027, Sat
Jetstar JQ 005
05:00
MEL Tullamarine Airport
15:20
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
10h 20m Direct
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17 Jan 2027, Sun
Jetstar JQ 49
10:00
AVV Avalon Airport
22:40
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
12h 40m 2 stops
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19 Jan 2027, Tue
Jetstar JQ 005
05:00
MEL Tullamarine Airport
15:20
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
10h 20m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
8 358 km
Flight time
10h 20m
Time difference
-5h
Minimum price
from $239 (29.01.2027)
Average price
$310
Maximum price
$606
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (2)
AVV Avalon Airport MEL Tullamarine Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Airlines (4)
D7 AirAsia X JQ Jetstar OD Batik Air Malaysia UL SriLankan Airlines
Agencies (6)
Farera Clickavia Kupi.com Kiwi.com Aviakassa Trip.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
AirAsia X
AirAsia X
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$239
Jetstar
Jetstar
Low-cost 6 flights · 6 days
$271
Batik Air Malaysia
Batik Air Malaysia
1 flights · 1 days
$423
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$597
Where to buy tickets 6
Farera
5 tickets · 5 days
from $239
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $269
Kupi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $303
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $384
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $454
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $787
Airports

From — Melbourne (2)

  • AVV Avalon Airport
  • MEL Tullamarine Airport

To — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Other destinations from Melbourne
Frequently asked questions about the route Melbourne — Colombo
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Colombo?
Approximate flight time — 10h 20m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Melbourne to Colombo?
The straight-line distance — 8 358 km.
How much do flights from Melbourne to Colombo cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $239 on 29.01.2027.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $310. Range: $239 — $606.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Colombo?
The difference — -5h.
From which airports does Melbourne operate flights?
From Melbourne: AVV (Avalon Airport), MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
To which airports in Colombo do flights arrive?
To Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: AirAsia X, Jetstar, Batik Air Malaysia, SriLankan Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $271. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Melbourne — Colombo

Flights Melbourne — Colombo is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 8 358 km. Flight time 10h 20m. Time difference -5h.

From Melbourne (MEL) flights depart from 2 airports: AVV, MEL. To Colombo (CMB) — 1 arrival airport: CMB.

4 airlines operate on this route: AirAsia X, Jetstar, Batik Air Malaysia, SriLankan Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $239 (29.01.2027). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $310, ranging from $239 to $606. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.