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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 8,431. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.R 3,971 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,971, select.
Colombo.R 3,996 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,996, select.
Colombo.R 3,996 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,996, select.
Colombo.R 3,996 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,996, select.
Colombo.R 3,996 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,996, select.
Colombo.R 4,337 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 24 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,337, select.
Colombo.R 4,338 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,338, select.
Colombo.R 4,339 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,339, select.
Colombo.R 5,026 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,026, select.
Colombo.R 5,377 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,377, select.
Colombo.R 6,198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,198, select.
Colombo.R 6,254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,254, select.
Colombo.R 9,616 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,616, select.
Colombo.R 9,949 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,949, select.
Colombo.R 15,728 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Malaysia Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Malaysia Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 15,728, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 5,377
Aug
from R 5,026
Sep
from R 3,971
Oct
from R 3,996
Nov
from R 4,339
Dec
from R 6,198
Jan
from R 3,996
Feb
from R 3,996
Mar
from R 3,996
Apr
from R 4,337
May
from R 4,338
Jun
from R 6,254

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake

Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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

Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from R 3,971
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Melbourne to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,971
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week24

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake is R 8,055. 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.
10 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake.
SriLankan Airlines, Air Seychelles and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of July 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 36 minutes.
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 Bandaranayake 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.

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

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

  • Around 10 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

  • Colombo is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Pack your bags and choose from eight weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your MEL to CMB flight.

  • During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • Flying into Colombo (and then exploring more of Sri Lanka!) is a breeze with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is SriLankan Airlines.

  • The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MEL to CMB flights is SriLankan Airlines.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MEL and CMB:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MEL. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and experience more of Colombo and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks before travelling.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When booking your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to CMB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

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