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Flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
8,360 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 10h 40m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Colombo
5½ h behind
Melbourne today; 4½ h behind in July
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Compare Melbourne to Colombo

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

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How booking Melbourne to Colombo works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Melbourne to Colombo on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Sri Lanka needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Melbourne to Colombo: questions

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

About 10h 40m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Colombo from Melbourne?

8,360 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Colombo?

Colombo is 5½ hours behind Melbourne in January and 4½ hours behind Melbourne in July. The gap moves between 4½ and 5½ hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Melbourne to Colombo?

Yes, it is an international flight to Sri Lanka. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Sri Lanka before you go.

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