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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Colombo & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
MEL
Destination airport IATA code
CMB
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
11 hours 45 mins

Colombo CMB Flight Information

Traveling From
Melbourne
Origin Airport IATA Code
MEL
Traveling To
Colombo
Destination Airport IATA Code
CMB
Number of Airlines Serving
2
Available Airlines
Distance
8357 km
Direct Flight Time
10 45
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Melbourne and Colombo?
Heard amazing things about SriLankan Airlines? Then you’ll be happy to find out that it’s one of the 1 air carriers that fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB).
How long is a direct flight from Melbourne to Colombo?
It takes an average of 10 hours and 45 minutes, depending on aircraft type, weather conditions and any delays. The total distance between Melbourne and Colombo is 5,200 miles.
What are the best airports for Melbourne to Colombo flights?
Be prepared to board at Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine) if you’re going from Melbourne to Colombo. Being picked up by family or friends when you touch down? You can tell them you’ll probably be flying into Colombo International Airport.
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Colombo?
Friendly service, spacious seats and good benefits are some factors that set apart an airline from another. While you’ll find several air carriers advertising flights from Melbourne to Colombo, these are some of the most popular options:

  • Cathay Pacific with 30 flights every month.
  • Singapore Airlines with 21 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 17 flights every month.
  • Etihad Airways with 17 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 17 flights every month.
  • Malaysia Airlines with 13 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Melbourne to Colombo?
There are roughly 4 flights which operate daily from Melbourne to Colombo. You might like to remember this the next time you’re dreaming about a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Colombo, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Melbourne to Colombo is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Melbourne to Colombo  

Every day between Melbourne and Colombo, 2 flights from 2 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with SriLankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 10hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 8357 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Melbourne to Colombo — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Melbourne to Colombo to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.