Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)

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Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)

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Melbourne to Colombo Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Melbourne to Colombo flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top MEL to CMB routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Tullamarine
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
MEL
Traveling To
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
CMB
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
AU$1,029

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from MEL to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Be sure to take whatever you need to enjoy your time in the air when flying from Melbourne to Seeduwa - Katunayake. With an average travel time of 15 hours and 50 minutes, this flight is no joyride down the road.
What airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Not keen on eating dodgy airport food while waiting around for a connecting flight? Check out SriLankan Airlines — it’s the one airline advertising direct flights between Melbourne and Seeduwa - Katunayake.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here’s an insider tip: Monday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Monday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Saturday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Thursday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? It turns out that early in the week is the best time to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights purchased on a Monday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on the weekend also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Friday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you’re booking on that day.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing airfares booked through Wotif in 2021, our data shows February is one of the cheapest months to fly. On the other hand, the month of December can be one of the most expensive times to travel, with the highest average ticket price, so it’s best to get in early if December is your preferred travel month.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif’s 2021 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Colombo ,
Sri Lanka
IATA code:
CMB
Longitude:
79.886494
Latitude:
7.174112
Time zone:
Asia/Colombo
Address:
Melbourne VIC,
Australia
IATA code:
MEL
Longitude:
144.843013
Latitude:
-37.673295
Time zone:
Australia/Sydney

Melbourne to Colombo Flight Deals from AU$1,029

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Colombo from Melbourne from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Colombo in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Colombo from Melbourne 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at AU$1,029 and rising to AU$1,335 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Melbourne to Colombo today!  

Find cheap airfares to Colombo from Melbourne 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Melbourne and Colombo
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in July)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Melbourne to Colombo

GOOD WOOD AIRPORT HOTEL
GOOD WOOD AIRPORT HOTEL
3 out of 5
CANADAFRIEND SHIP ROAD, 100, Seeduwa - Katunayake, WP
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Andiambalama Temple and Supuwath Arana ...
8/10 Very Good! (74 reviews)
"Goof"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2024

GOOD WOOD AIRPORT HOTEL
Amora Lagoon
Amora Lagoon
3.5 out of 5
667/154 LIVER BROTHER, ROAD, Seeduwa - Katunayake, WP
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Andiambalama Temple ...
7.8/10 Good! (57 reviews)
"Great hotel but not at airport"

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Amora Lagoon
Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel
Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel
3 out of 5
Samagi Mawatha, Katunayake, No.325/A, Seeduwa - Katunayake, WP
The price is AU$92 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
AU$92
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Angurukaramulla Temple and Dutch ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
"Nice value for the price.Staff was excellent. Very comfortable and easy access to food and shops"

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.com from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.