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Mon, 13 May MEL - CMB
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Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
95% Trains in Colombo are 95% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne £2.77
Colombo £0.13
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
79% A meal in Colombo is 79% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne £13.05
Colombo £2.68
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 376.08 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on 06 May 2024
Distance: 5193 miles
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Avalon Airport (AVV) How far from city centre: 31 miles
Essendon (MEB) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Moorabbin (MBW) How far from city centre: 9 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Ratmalana (RML) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Beira Lake (BYV) How far from city centre: 1 miles

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If you are planning to visit Colombo from Melbourne, here you'll find all the necessary information to book your flights. We'll help you address any possible doubts you may have about this route.

About your departure and destination airports

If you are looking to travel from Australia to Sri Lanka, Melbourne - Colombo is one of the most popular routes.

In the Melbourne Airport Airport MEL, where you'll find a range of facilities and services to kickstart your trip. From efficient check-in counters to relaxing lounges, Melbourne Airport Airport ensures a seamless departure experience, setting the stage for a smooth journey ahead.

Upon touchdown at Katunayake International Airport CMB airport, you are welcomed by the modern amenities and convenient services offered at this bustling hub. As you step off the plane, you'll find yourself well-equipped to explore the wonders of one of the top destinations in Sri Lanka.

The flight duration is approximately 19 h and 45 m, covering a distance of about 8357 between the two cities.

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Airline(s) serving your route

From well-known carriers to low-cost options, eDreams enables you to select the airline that best suits your preferences.

Airline(s) catering to your route from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB: Qantas Airways, Emirates.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Colombo

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Sri Lanka. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Melbourne to Colombo at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £166 for the route Melbourne - Colombo. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is Colombo more expensive than Melbourne to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.32 GBP pounds, 89% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 2.87 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 95% less in Colombo: 0.13 GBP pounds against 2.77 GBP pounds in Melbourne. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 2.68 GBP euros in Colombo, 79% less than the 13.05 GBP euros in Melbourne. The price of a coffee is approximately 26% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 2.01 GBP euros, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 2.70 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo?
The most popular months to book from Melbourne to Colombo are July, June and December.
When would be the best time to travel from Melbourne to Colombo?
The best time of the year to visit Colombo from Melbourne really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to  Colombo from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customers, followed by June and March. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, September and August are the months with fewer searches for Melbourne -  Colombo.
What is the duration of a flight from Melbourne to Colombo?
Flight duration from Melbourne to Colombo is around 19:17 hours on average, at an average distance of 14,940 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Colombo compared to Melbourne?
The average temperature in Melbourne is 37.14 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 3.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures reach 34.0 during the hot season, with 3.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 degrees in Colombo, compared to the -1.12 average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
From which airports is it possible to fly from Melbourne to Colombo?
The main route from Melbourne to Colombo is: Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Katunayake International (CMB). The following airlines fly this route:
  • Srilankan Airlines.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Melbourne to Colombo are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from Melbourne to Colombo are:
  • Emirates, stopping in Dubai for 190 minutes at least.
  • Qantas Airways, with 135 minutes stop in Singapore.
Flight Time 19 h and 17 m Flights from Melbourne and Colombo last around 19 h and 17 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £166 The cheapest price available for flights from Melbourne to Colombo that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Airport of Departure Melbourne Airport You will depart from Melbourne Airport when flying from Melbourne to Colombo
Airport of Arrival Katunayake International Outbound flights from Melbourne to Colombo arrive at Katunayake International

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