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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo from $531

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10:00 - 21:10MEL-CMB
16h 40m2 stops
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22:50 - 05:40CMB-MEL
25h 20m2 stops
$1,042Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 26 Nov - Fri, 6 Feb
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13:10 - 11:00MEL-CMB
27h 20m1 stop
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03:30 - 07:55CMB-MEL
22h 55m2 stops
$1,043Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb
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10:00 - 21:10MEL-CMB
16h 40m2 stops
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03:30 - 05:40CMB-MEL
20h 40m2 stops
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Wed, 26 Nov - Thu, 5 Feb
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00:30 - 21:55MEL-CMB
25h 55m2 stops
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03:30 - 06:15CMB-MEL
22h 15m2 stops
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Wed, 15 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
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07:45 - 09:25MEL-CMB
31h 10m3 stops
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03:30 - 05:40CMB-MEL
20h 40m2 stops
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Wed, 3 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
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19:25 - 23:30MEL-CMB
33h 35m1 stop
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12:15 - 12:10CMB-MEL
18h 25m1 stop
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Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 15 Feb
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19:25 - 10:45MEL-CMB
20h 50m1 stop
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00:45 - 05:45CMB-MEL
23h 30m1 stop
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11:00 - 19:00MEL-CMB
36h 30m1 stop
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20:30 - 12:40CMB-MEL
35h 40m1 stop
$1,077China Eastern
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Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 12 May
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15:10 - 23:35MEL-CMB
13h 55m1 stop
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00:40 - 12:05CMB-MEL
29h 55m2 stops
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00:30 - 23:35MEL-CMB
28h 35m1 stop
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Malaysia Airlines flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
2 Mar
MEL15:10Melbourne
13h 55m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Mar
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 55m
2 stops
MEL12:05Melbourne
$1,080
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Malaysia Airlines
2 Mar
MEL00:30Melbourne
28h 35m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 Mar
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 55m
2 stops
MEL12:05Melbourne
$1,086
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Malaysia Airlines
1 Mar
MEL00:30Melbourne
28h 35m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Mar
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 55m
2 stops
MEL12:05Melbourne
$1,088
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Cathay Pacific flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific
12 Nov
MEL15:35Melbourne
37h 25m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
$1,059
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Cathay Pacific
11 Nov
MEL08:40Melbourne
20h 20m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
$1,062
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Cathay Pacific
11 Nov
MEL08:40Melbourne
20h 20m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
$1,063
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MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

10:00-21:10

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/2

22:50-05:40

2 stops25h 20m

$1,042

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

13:10-11:00

1 stop27h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

03:30-07:55

2 stops22h 55m

$1,043

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 26/11

10:00-21:10

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/2

03:30-05:40

2 stops20h 40m

$1,050

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 15/4

00:30-21:55

2 stops25h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/4

03:30-06:15

2 stops22h 15m

$1,051

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 3/12

07:45-09:25

3 stops31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

03:30-05:40

2 stops20h 40m

$1,053

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

19:25-23:30

1 stop33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

12:15-12:10

1 stop18h 25m

$1,056

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

19:25-10:45

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

00:45-05:45

1 stop23h 30m

$1,076

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

20:30-12:40

1 stop35h 40m

$1,077

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

15:10-23:35

1 stop13h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

00:40-12:05

2 stops29h 55m

$1,080

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 2/3

00:30-23:35

1 stop28h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

00:40-12:05

2 stops29h 55m

$1,086

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In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,036. If you are unable to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of May, then departing from Melbourne during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,097.

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Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,196. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around $1,277.

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Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is in the morning. Flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,224. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at midday when prices are $1,284 on average. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne at midday are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

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  • How far is Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    Melbourne and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are 8368.1 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 13h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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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 Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $807Free cancellationRating
7.6
1,055 reviews
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5.5
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8.1
1,393 reviews
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7.3
279 reviews
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7.4
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6.9
76 reviews
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7.5
929 reviews
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7.2
175 reviews
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7.8
361 reviews
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7.6
424 reviews
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