£224 Cheap Flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)

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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Colombo (MEL-CMB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £224 for one-way flights and £416 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£416
Return
Found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 30 Oct from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at £416 Found 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 30 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£417
Return
Found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 30 Oct from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at £417 Found 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£417
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun, 26 Oct, priced at £417 Found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£418
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun, 26 Oct, priced at £418 Found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£419
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun, 26 Oct, priced at £419 Found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 20 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£425
Return
Found 1 day ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 20 Oct from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Sun, 26 Oct, priced at £425 Found 1 day ago
Philippine Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 27 Feb
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£444
Return
Found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, 27 Jan from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Fri, 27 Feb, priced at £444 Found 4 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Mon, 28 Jul - Tue, 12 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£491
Return
Found 12 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, 28 Jul from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Tue, 12 Aug, priced at £491 Found 12 hours ago
Malaysia Airlines
Thu, 13 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£546
Return
Found 3 days ago
Select Malaysia Airlines flight, departing Thu, 13 Nov from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Mon, 17 Nov, priced at £546 Found 3 days ago
SriLankan Airlines
Sat, 26 Jul - Thu, 14 Aug
MEL
Melbourne
CMB
Colombo
£582
Return
Found 12 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Sat, 26 Jul from Melbourne to Colombo, returning Thu, 14 Aug, priced at £582 Found 12 hours ago
Flight from Melbourne to Colombo route information
Origin airport
Tullamarine
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Airlines serving
Air India, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways International
Return price
£415
Distance
8308 km
Average flight time
11 hours 45 mins

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Melbourne to Colombo. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Bandaranaike Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Tullamarine to Bandaranaike Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Tullamarine (MEL) to Bandaranaike Intl. (CMB)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Colombo today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Tullamarine to Bandaranaike Intl. start at just £416 and range up to £582.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Melbourne and Colombo
  • booking your flight during October, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Melbourne to Colombo flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Tullamarine to Bandaranaike Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to CMB?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) was £416. Cheap tickets don’t last long, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from MEL to Colombo International Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee differs between airlines. If you do need to cancel your trip, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from MEL to CMB that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Tullamarine Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Tullamarine Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
The distance is around 8,400 kilometres, so pack your carry-on bag with all the items you need to make the long journey comfortable. Not sure what to take on board your Melbourne to Seeduwa - Katunayake flight? A sleep mask, earplugs and a neck pillow are a few essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from Tullamarine Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
SriLankan Airlines (UL) will take you from Tullamarine Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) comfortably and safely. You can choose from 30 direct flights every month along this route.
Are Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Colombo International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes score a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from MEL to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) popping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you’d rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals frequently — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices so far in advance.

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