Question 1

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Melbourne to Colombo typically takes around 10 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 19 hours 50 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Melbourne to Colombo, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 10 to 11 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo are operated by, among others, SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Singapore Airlines (via Singapore), Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong) and Thai Airways (via Bangkok). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Melbourne to Colombo operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Melbourne to Colombo, there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Melbourne to Colombo, there are around 10 to 11 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Melbourne to Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Melbourne to Colombo usually departs at 6:00 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Colombo.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Melbourne to Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Melbourne to Colombo usually departs at 5:25 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (PVG) MU0740, MU6017 26h 00min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KMG, PVG) MU0714, MU5839, MU0737 30h 20min	China Eastern Airlines		$674
Melbourne Colombo Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (BKK, DMK) JQ0029, FD0140 37h 20min	Return 08/25/26 direct JQ0006 09h 40min	Jetstar Airways, Thai AirAsia		$778
Best option Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (KUL) QF5137, MH0497 15h 05min	Return 08/25/26 direct JQ0006 09h 40min	Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines	?	$918
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (PVG) MU0740, MU6017 26h 00min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KMG, PVG) MU0714, MU5839, MU0737 30h 20min	China Eastern Airlines		$679
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (DPS, KUL) OD0178, AK0369, AK0047 19h 25min	Return 08/25/26 direct JQ0006 09h 40min	Batik Air Malaysia, AirAsia Berhad	?	$726
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SIN) SQ0228, SQ0468 12h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SIN) SQ0463, SQ0207 24h 55min	Singapore Airlines		$829
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SIN) SQ0228, SQ0468 12h 45min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SIN) SQ0463, SQ0227 15h 10min	Singapore Airlines		$855
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 2 Stopovers (SIN, KUL) TR0059, TR0472, OD0297 40h 35min	Return 08/25/26 2 Stopovers (KUL, SIN) OD0298, TR0451, TR0058 29h 10min	Scoot, Batik Air Malaysia	?	$902
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (SIN) SQ0218, SQ0468 28h 30min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (SIN) SQ0463, SQ0217 28h 20min	Singapore Airlines	?	$923
Melbourne Colombo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0178, CX0611 28h 15min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0612, CX0163 16h 55min	Cathay Pacific Airways		$940

Roundtrip from	$ 673,78
Flight duration	min. 10:40
Return flight duration	min. 10:05
Distance	8368 km
Flights per week	8
Departure airport	Airport Melbourne-Tullamarine International Airport (MEL)
Departure country	Flights from Australia
Arrival airport	Airport Colombo (CMB)
Destination country	Flights to Sri Lanka
Departure country - Arrival airport	Australia - Colombo
Departure airport - Destination country	Melbourne-Tullamarine International Airport - Sri Lanka

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