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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,204. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Melbourne.$956 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $956, select.

Melbourne.$957 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $957, select.

Melbourne.$991 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $991, select.

Melbourne.$993 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $993, select.

Melbourne.$993 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $993, select.

Melbourne.$1,029 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,029, select.

Melbourne.$1,045 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,045, select.

Melbourne.$1,045 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,045, select.

Melbourne.$1,051 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,051, select.

Melbourne.$1,054 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,054, select.

Melbourne.$1,055 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,055, select.

Melbourne.$1,055 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,055, select.

Melbourne.$1,073 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,073, select.

Melbourne.$1,075 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,075, select.

Melbourne.$1,075 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,075, select.

Melbourne.$1,081 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,081, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne

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Colombo to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$529
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	9 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week	21

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

How many airports are there in Melbourne?

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.

How much are return flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne is $956. 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?

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

Which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne?

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

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

As of April 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Melbourne.

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

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

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Melbourne?

If you're flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $956.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne on Thursday, 17 December 2026.

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

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

How can I get the best flight deal from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Melbourne?

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 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.

What’s the weather like in Melbourne?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.

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

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne: what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne and you'll be travelling for around 10 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11. The city is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo, where Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). There are seven weekly services between these two airports. SriLankan Airlines offers a 00:25 departure between CMB and MEL.
Leave plenty of time to make your CMB to Melbourne flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne tickets are available for booking. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is where you'll complete your journey.
SriLankan Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from CMB to Melbourne, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to CMB? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 69% touch down on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne flight is $529. The cheapest price for a return flight is $956. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CMB to Melbourne.
June is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne tickets. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up a cheap flight from CMB to Melbourne is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to the centre of Melbourne takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:
Reserving your vehicle from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from CMB to Melbourne can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

Once your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Relax and unpack not long after your CMB to Melbourne flight at Corio Bay Motel. This comfortable accommodation option is a quick drive from AVV.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV will save you money.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

The centre of Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB). Get settled at your hotel (or make a head start on exploring the city's best sights) after your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne.
If you don't want to make the journey into the centre, find a hotel close to MEB. Settle in at one of these options after your CMB to Melbourne flight:
If you'd like a specific make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at finding what you want. Reserve your ride from MEB a few weeks ahead of your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne.

Best time to go to Melbourne

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne. July is the busiest month to travel to Melbourne. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from CMB to Melbourne in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 12ºC on average.

More about Melbourne

Start your Melbourne trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Melbourne's Gardens, Flinders Street Railway Station and Melbourne Park are highlights which should feature on any good Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Melbourne. Around 467 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 451 kilometres southeast of Melbourne, Launceston is another essential stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Cataract Gorge Scenic Chairlift, Queen Victoria Museum at Inveresk and Hollybank Mountain Bike Park.