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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne from £209

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22:55 - 22:25CMB-MEL
19h 00m2 stops
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21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB
16h 25m1 stop
£412
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Mon, 1 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
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22:55 - 05:30CMB-MEL
26h 05m1 stop
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21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB
16h 25m1 stop
£422
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10:40 - 22:25CMB-MEL
31h 15m3 stops
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21:45 - 09:40MEL-CMB
16h 25m1 stop
£426
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22:55 - 22:25CMB-MEL
19h 00m2 stops
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00:30 - 21:55MEL-CMB
25h 55m2 stops
£463
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Mon, 1 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
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00:40 - 07:45CMB-MEL
25h 35m1 stop
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09:00 - 23:35MEL-CMB
20h 05m1 stop
£558Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Mon, 2 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:45 - 23:00CMB-MEL
16h 45m1 stop
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00:45 - 23:30MEL-CMB
28h 15m1 stop
£564Cathay Pacific
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Sat, 29 Nov - Sun, 1 Feb
Cathay Pacific Logo
00:50 - 22:15CMB-MEL
16h 55m1 stop
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07:25 - 23:30MEL-CMB
20h 35m1 stop
£588Cathay Pacific
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Sun, 17 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
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08:45 - 23:35MEL-CMB
20h 20m1 stop
£592Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 31 Aug - Mon, 24 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
00:45 - 10:50CMB-MEL
28h 35m1 stop
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19:25 - 23:30MEL-CMB
33h 35m1 stop
£684Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 14 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
SriLankan Airlines Logo
00:45 - 15:00CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
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16:30 - 22:45MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
£790SriLankan Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

Our best Malaysia Airlines deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flight tickets
Malaysia Airlines
29 Nov
CMB00:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
MEL07:45Melbourne
2 Feb
MEL09:00Melbourne
20h 05m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£558
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Malaysia Airlines
31 Aug
CMB00:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 40m
1 stop
MEL19:15Melbourne
24 Nov
MEL08:45Melbourne
20h 20m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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28 Aug
CMB00:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 25m
1 stop
MEL06:15Melbourne
7 Nov
MEL15:10Melbourne
13h 55m
1 stop
CMB23:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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Cathay Pacific flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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Cathay Pacific
29 Nov
CMB00:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 45m
1 stop
MEL23:00Melbourne
1 Feb
MEL00:45Melbourne
28h 15m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£564
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Cathay Pacific
17 Aug
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
MEL22:15Melbourne
8 Sept
MEL07:25Melbourne
20h 35m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£588
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Cathay Pacific
23 Aug
CMB00:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 55m
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MEL11:15Melbourne
9 Sept
MEL07:25Melbourne
20h 35m
1 stop
CMB23:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£592
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2025.
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ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/9

22:55-22:25

2 stops19h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

£412

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/9

22:55-05:30

1 stop26h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

£422

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/9

10:40-22:25

3 stops31h 15m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

21:45-09:40

1 stop16h 25m

£426

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/9

22:55-22:25

2 stops19h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

00:30-21:55

2 stops25h 55m

£463

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

00:40-07:45

1 stop25h 35m

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

09:00-23:35

1 stop20h 05m

£558

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

00:45-23:00

1 stop16h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

00:45-23:30

1 stop28h 15m

£564

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/8

00:50-22:15

1 stop16h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

07:25-23:30

1 stop20h 35m

£588

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/8

00:05-19:15

1 stop14h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 24/11

08:45-23:35

1 stop20h 20m

£592

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/11

00:45-10:50

1 stop28h 35m

Melbourne

Sat 22/11

19:25-23:30

1 stop33h 35m

£684

ColomboMelbourne

CMB - MEL

CMBMEL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/8

00:45-15:00

Nonstop9h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 8/9

16:30-22:45

Nonstop10h 45m

£790

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

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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 £772, 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 April to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £779.

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 £892. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Melbourne Airport on Saturday is £1,183.

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 £460. 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 £971. 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 £856 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 £668 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport flights are approximately 22% 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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Best price found

£209

Fastest flight time

9h 45m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Melbourne Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £209. The best return flight deal from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £412.
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, Thursday and Saturday. 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 9h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Prices for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    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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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom £590Free CancellationRating
7.5
887 reviews
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Thai AirwaysPriceFrom £632Free CancellationRating
7.8
340 reviews
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8.1
1,338 reviews
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Malaysia AirlinesPriceFrom £675Free CancellationRating
7.4
271 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £828Free 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 £1,306, 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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