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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne from $510

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22:50 - 15:10CMB-MEL
34h 50m2 stops
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01:00 - 09:25MEL-CMB
13h 55m1 stop
$1,082Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 27 Dec - Tue, 20 Jan
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10:25 - 08:30CMB-MEL
16h 35m2 stops
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13:10 - 21:10MEL-CMB
13h 30m1 stop
$1,085Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan
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23:00 - 23:35CMB-MEL
19h 05m2 stops
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13:10 - 21:10MEL-CMB
13h 30m1 stop
$1,090Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 24 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan
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10:25 - 05:00CMB-MEL
13h 05m1 stop
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13h 55m1 stop
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Sat, 27 Dec - Fri, 23 Jan
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22:50 - 05:40CMB-MEL
25h 20m2 stops
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01:00 - 09:25MEL-CMB
13h 55m1 stop
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Mon, 29 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan
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10:25 - 08:30CMB-MEL
16h 35m2 stops
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13:10 - 21:10MEL-CMB
13h 30m1 stop
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Fri, 26 Dec - Sat, 24 Jan
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12:15 - 07:25CMB-MEL
13h 40m1 stop
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01:30 - 15:50MEL-CMB
19h 50m2 stops
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Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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10:25 - 05:40CMB-MEL
37h 45m3 stops
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01:30 - 21:50MEL-CMB
25h 50m2 stops
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Tue, 9 Dec - Thu, 8 Jan
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01:35 - 15:50CMB-AVV
32h 45m2 stops
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16:25 - 21:10AVV-CMB
34h 15m2 stops
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07:30 - 14:10CMB-AVV
25h 10m2 stops
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Qantas Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flight tickets
Qantas Airways
14 Mar
CMB01:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 10m
1 stop
MEL06:15Melbourne
18 Mar
MEL16:55Melbourne
23h 35m
1 stop
CMB11:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,143
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Qantas Airways
14 Mar
CMB01:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 10m
1 stop
MEL06:15Melbourne
18 Mar
MEL07:00Melbourne
19h 40m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,207
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Qantas Airways
5 Feb
CMB01:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 45m
2 stops
AVV15:50Melbourne Avalon
28 Feb
AVV16:25Melbourne Avalon
34h 15m
2 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,540
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China Eastern flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne

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China Eastern
21 Dec
CMB01:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 30m
2 stops
MEL14:05Melbourne
13 Jan
MEL12:00Melbourne
41h 10m
2 stops
CMB23:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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14 Dec
CMB01:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 30m
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MEL14:05Melbourne
31 Jan
MEL22:30Melbourne
30h 40m
3 stops
CMB23:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,167
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China Eastern
25 Dec
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 15m
1 stop
MEL14:05Melbourne
7 Jan
MEL12:00Melbourne
36h 30m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$1,186
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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

22:50-15:10

2 stops34h 50m

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

01:00-09:25

1 stop13h 55m

$1,082

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/12

10:25-08:30

2 stops16h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

13:10-21:10

1 stop13h 30m

$1,085

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/12

23:00-23:35

2 stops19h 05m

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

13:10-21:10

1 stop13h 30m

$1,090

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/12

10:25-05:00

1 stop13h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

01:00-09:25

1 stop13h 55m

$1,091

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/12

22:50-05:40

2 stops25h 20m

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

01:00-09:25

1 stop13h 55m

$1,097

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/12

10:25-08:30

2 stops16h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

13:10-21:10

1 stop13h 30m

$1,100

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

12:15-07:25

1 stop13h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 15/3

01:30-15:50

2 stops19h 50m

$1,103

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

10:25-05:40

3 stops37h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 8/1

01:30-21:50

2 stops25h 50m

$1,106

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/2

01:35-15:50

2 stops32h 45m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 28/2

16:25-21:10

2 stops34h 15m

$1,540

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - AVV

CMBAVV

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/12

07:30-14:10

2 stops25h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Thu 12/2

20:55-04:10

2 stops36h 45m

$1,650

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,520. If you aren’t able to travel to Melbourne during the month of March, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,541.

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Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Melbourne is at midday. Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne during this time can be as low as $726. Flights to Melbourne are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $1,843. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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Fastest flight time

9h 45m

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Airports in Melbourne

1 airport
The fastest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne takes 9h 45m
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There is 1 airport near Melbourne: Melbourne (MEL)
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  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne is 8368.1 km. Typically, this will take 13h 05m by plane in normal conditions.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Melbourne trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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