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      Flight deals from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,504. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Colombo.$1,250 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,250, select.
      Colombo.$1,274 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Feb, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,274, select.
      Colombo.$1,299 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,299, select.
      Colombo.$1,303 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,303, select.
      Colombo.$1,327 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar and VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,327, select.
      Colombo.$1,348 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,348, select.
      Colombo.$1,406 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,406, select.
      Colombo.$1,504 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,504, select.
      Colombo.$1,573 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,573, select.
      Colombo.$1,943 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr, returning Fri, 16 Apr.Return flight with Jetstar and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,943, select.
      Colombo.$2,164 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Sun, 26 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,164, select.
      Colombo.$2,336 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Qantas and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,336, select.
      Colombo.$2,604 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Sat, 19 Dec.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,604, select.
      Colombo.$2,903 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,903, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Avalon to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Jul
      from $2,164
      Aug
      from $1,504
      Sep
      from $1,348
      Oct
      from $1,573
      Nov
      from $1,250
      Dec
      from $2,604
      Jan
      from $1,327
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      Apr
      from $1,943
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      Alternative Melbourne Avalon to Colombo routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Colombo Ratmalana

      13km from central Colombo
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      Colombo Bandaranayake

      27km from central Colombo
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      from $1,250
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      Melbourne to Colombo: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$1,250
      Cheapest month to flyNovember

      Finding cheap flights from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo is $1,250. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,250.
      As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo.
      The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Avalon to Colombo is usually November.
      If you're flying from Melbourne Avalon Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.3 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from $1,250.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Avalon Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne Avalon Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
      Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

      Flying from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Colombo: what you need to know

      • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne, where Avalon Airport is located.

      • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your AVV to Colombo flight.

      • During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

      • Whether you're eager to explore a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it easy to find plane tickets from AVV to Colombo with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a top connection hub.

      • Travelling from central Melbourne to AVV takes about 2 hours 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

      • Avalon Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from AVV make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Colombo

      • $574 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Avalon Airport to Colombo flight. A return ticket right now is $1,250. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

      • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from AVV to Colombo if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

      • Finding cheap tickets from Avalon Airport to Colombo is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares across every month and bag a sweet deal.

      • Locking in a cheap flight from AVV to Colombo couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a deal gets even better.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Avalon Airport to Colombo.

      Airports in Colombo

      Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

      • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to the centre of Colombo takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.

      • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

      • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Avalon Airport to Colombo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

      Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

      • The centre of Colombo is around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Once your flight from Avalon Airport to Colombo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.

      • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

      • Following your AVV to Colombo flight, kick back at a hotel near CMB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

      • No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be on your way in a flash.

      • Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from CMB two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Colombo

      • Visit Colombo in peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Avalon Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

      • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Avalon Airport to Colombo flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

      • Search for cheap tickets from AVV to Colombo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.

      More about Colombo

      • Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Avalon Airport to Colombo, browse our selection of accommodation options including:

      • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top attractions which should feature on any good Colombo itinerary.

      Explore more of Sri Lanka

      • Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

      • Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Experience major highlights starting with Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Colombo

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