Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Melbourne to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melbourne and Colombo takes around 11 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Melbourne and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Melbourne and Colombo is 8367 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Melbourne and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, Cairns, Denpasar, Hobart, Brisbane, Auckland, Queenstown, City of Launceston, Perth, Gold Coast, Manila, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Adelaide, San Francisco, Ballina, Christchurch, New York, Honolulu, Kuala Lumpur.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Manila, Kathmandu, Singapore, Mumbai, Tokyo, Goa, Yangon, Siem Reap, Kuwait City, New Delhi, Chiang Mai, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Chennai, Taipei, Pune, Hanoi, Hong Kong.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Melbourne?

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Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Melbourne and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Melbourne and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Melbourne and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Melbourne and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Scoot, Thai Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Melbourne and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Melbourne and Colombo?

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Traveling between Melbourne and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Melbourne and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Melbourne and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$391
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$612
Cheapest round-trip	$696
Average round-trip	$777
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Scoot	TGW	TR	No	No
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

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