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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,192. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.R 4,674 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,674, select.

Melbourne.R 4,674 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,674, select.

Melbourne.R 4,675 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,675, select.

Melbourne.R 4,675 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,675, select.

Melbourne.R 4,675 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,675, select.

Melbourne.R 4,675 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,675, select.

Melbourne.R 4,718 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,718, select.

Melbourne.R 4,725 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,725, select.

Melbourne.R 4,725 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,725, select.

Melbourne.R 4,810 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,810, select.

Melbourne.R 4,810 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,810, select.

Melbourne.R 5,128 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,128, select.

Melbourne.R 5,179 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,179, select.

Melbourne.R 5,430 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,430, select.

Melbourne.R 5,515 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,515, select.

Melbourne.R 5,887 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,887, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine

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Direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine

Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

Colombo to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 4,674
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	9 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week	24

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine is R 8,812. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine?

9 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine?

SriLankan Airlines, Air Seychelles and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine.

How many flights are there a week from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine?

As of July 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Thursday, 27 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 49 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Melbourne Tullamarine?

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 Melbourne Tullamarine 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Melbourne?

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

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne Tullamarine.

Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know

Around 9 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Melbourne is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo and follows the UTC+11 timezone.
You can take your pick of eight weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights.
Your CMB to MEL flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Melbourne (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a breeze with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
SriLankan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CMB to MEL flights, with 72.13% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and MEL:
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Singapore Changi Airport
- Sydney Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

R 4,679 is the lowest price for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Return flights start from R 8,812. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CMB to MEL by booking at least one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CMB to MEL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

When it comes to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport's on-time performance, 69% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport from central Colombo, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CMB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Melbourne and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks before your departure date.

When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

December is the most popular month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Melbourne in March.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to MEL in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.

Explore more of Australia

Melbourne has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a visit to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Eastern Beach Promenade and Eastern Beach are highlights.