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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne from £248

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23:00 - 05:30CMB-MEL
25h 00m1 stop
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22:45 - 09:25MEL-CMB
16h 10m1 stop
£459
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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03:00 - 07:25CMB-MEL
22h 55m2 stops
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22:45 - 09:25MEL-CMB
16h 10m1 stop
£478
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Wed, 29 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
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00:40 - 21:20CMB-MEL
15h 10m1 stop
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22:45 - 09:25MEL-CMB
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£537
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00:40 - 07:15CMB-MEL
25h 05m1 stop
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07:45 - 22:55MEL-CMB
19h 40m1 stop
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00:45 - 05:45CMB-MEL
23h 30m1 stop
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05:55 - 23:35MEL-CMB
22h 10m1 stop
£578Singapore Airlines
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04:00 - 17:00CMB-MEL
31h 30m1 stop
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18:20 - 08:15MEL-CMB
19h 25m1 stop
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Thu, 11 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
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00:45 - 12:10CMB-MEL
29h 55m1 stop
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19:25 - 23:30MEL-CMB
33h 35m1 stop
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00:45 - 07:50CMB-MEL
25h 35m1 stop
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33h 45m1 stop
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Sat, 14 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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25h 35m1 stop
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19h 55m2 stops
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00:20 - 09:10CMB-MEL
27h 20m1 stop
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28h 35m1 stop
£721Malaysia Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Malaysia Airlines
4 Mar
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
MEL07:15Melbourne
8 May
MEL07:45Melbourne
19h 40m
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CMB22:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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18 Oct
CMB00:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 20m
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11 Nov
MEL00:30Melbourne
28h 35m
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CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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8 Feb
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 05m
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19 Feb
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Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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2 Mar
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 30m
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MEL05:55Melbourne
22h 10m
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CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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8 Feb
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 55m
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20 Feb
MEL19:25Melbourne
33h 35m
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CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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18 Oct
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 40m
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12 Nov
MEL07:00Melbourne
22h 00m
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CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

23:00-05:30

1 stop25h 00m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

22:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

£459

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/10

03:00-07:25

2 stops22h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

22:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

£478

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/10

00:40-21:20

1 stop15h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 6/11

22:45-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

£537

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

00:40-07:15

1 stop25h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

07:45-22:55

1 stop19h 40m

£571

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

00:45-05:45

1 stop23h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

05:55-23:35

1 stop22h 10m

£578

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/12

04:00-17:00

1 stop31h 30m

Melbourne

Sat 3/1

18:20-08:15

1 stop19h 25m

£624

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/2

00:45-12:10

1 stop29h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

19:25-23:30

1 stop33h 35m

£641

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-07:50

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

16:55-21:10

1 stop33h 45m

£665

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

00:45-07:50

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

06:45-21:10

2 stops19h 55m

£696

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/10

00:20-09:10

1 stop27h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

00:30-23:35

1 stop28h 35m

£721

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around £743, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Melbourne Airport in March, then you should wait until August to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £745.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as £880. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne Airport on Friday is £1,360.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Melbourne Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Melbourne Airport is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport in the afternoon for as low as £449. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Melbourne Airport are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of £1,027. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Melbourne Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Melbourne Airport for around £833 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as £657 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne flights?

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How have Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 16% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Cheap Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport (CMB to MEL) flight deals and tips

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The fastest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport takes 9h 45m
Direct flights go from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is SriLankan Airlines..
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  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne by plane?

    A flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne will travel around 5189.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 10h 00m.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Melbourne Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Melbourne Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Melbourne Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom £616Free CancellationRating
7.8
350 reviews
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8.1
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom £658Free CancellationRating
7.3
278 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £807Free CancellationRating
6.8
75 reviews
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  • SriLankan Airlines Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

    SriLankan Airlines operates around 7 flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been £1,393, but momondo users have found SriLankan Airlines deals from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport from as low as £1,095 round-trip. SriLankan Airlines has been scored 6.8/10 in 75 reviews.

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