Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Colombo

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Amazing MEL to CMB Flight Deals

The lowest prices to Bandaranaike Intl. within the past 7 days were AU$422 for one-way flights and AU$845 for return flights for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri., 10 May - Thu., 30 May
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$845 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$845
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Fri., 10 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Thu., 30 May, priced at AU$845 found 4 days ago
Wed., 22 May - Wed., 12 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$964 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$964
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Wed., 22 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Wed., 12 Jun., priced at AU$964 found 2 days ago
Tue., 7 May - Tue., 28 May
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,092 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,092
Return
found 3 days ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Tue., 7 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Tue., 28 May, priced at AU$1,092 found 3 days ago
Mon., 14 Oct. - Sat., 26 Oct.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,136 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,136
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Mon., 14 Oct. from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sat., 26 Oct., priced at AU$1,136 found 1 day ago
Sun., 14 Jul. - Sun., 18 Aug.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,174 Return, found 4 hours ago
AU$1,174
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select Sri Lankan Airlines flight, departing Sun., 14 Jul. from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun., 18 Aug., priced at AU$1,174 found 4 hours ago
Wed., 22 May - Wed., 12 Jun.
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
AU$1,225 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,225
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed., 22 May from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Wed., 12 Jun., priced at AU$1,225 found 2 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from MEL to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
With a flight time of around 15 hours and 59 minutes between Tullamarine Airport and CMB, you’ll probably touch down with a different outlook on life. At the very least, you’ll have a newfound appreciation for personal space and legroom.
Are there non-stop flights between MEL and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Unless you get your kicks out of waiting around on rock-hard airport seats until your next flight, travelling nonstop is the way to go. SriLankan Airlines is the only carrier that provides direct flights from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to CMB. Book your trip and save every minute of your valuable time off for sipping bevvies at the pool bar.
What airlines fly non-stop from Tullamarine Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Jump on a SriLankan Airlines flight between Melbourne and Seeduwa - Katunayake and make your trip easy as. You can choose from 13 direct flights every month. You can say a huge nope to those boring, expensive, time-wasting, airport stopovers.
How many flights are flown between Tullamarine Airport and CMB?
Eager to get cracking on your Seeduwa - Katunayake getaway? With 26 flights cruising between MEL and CMB each month, you just need to pick one.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
Looking at lastminute.com.au travel demand in 2021, Wednesdays and Sundays are often the best days to book flights, when prices are generally at their cheapest. You may be tempted to wait to finalise your booking on Saturdays, but our data tells us ticket prices are actually highest on Saturdays. Something to consider when planning your next holiday!
What is the cheapest month to fly?
Here’s the lowdown on the lowest airfares: May is the cheapest month to fly. When looking at 2021 flight demand on lastminute.com.au, flights departing in May generally have the lowest ticket prices. As for the most expensive month to fly, our demand data found that on average, airfares are highest in December.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Itching to book your dream trip? We totally get it. You can start looking at flights on lastminute.com.au as early as 12 months in advance, but just keep in mind some airlines may not release all their available fares that early. But good news for last minute travellers, with 2021 lastminute.com.au data proving spontaneous travellers can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on lastminute.com.au from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Tullamarine to Bandaranaike Intl. Flight
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Origin city name
Melbourne
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination city name
Colombo
Number of airlines serving
12
Popular airline
Sri Lankan Airlines
Distance
8308 km

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