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Colombo.RM1,746 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,746, select.
Colombo.RM1,752 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul, returning Fri, 8 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,752, select.
Colombo.RM1,756 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,756, select.
Colombo.RM1,760 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,760, select.
Colombo.RM1,761 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Aug, returning Sat, 16 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 16 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,761, select.
Colombo.RM1,764 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,764, select.
Colombo.RM1,764 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,764, select.
Colombo.RM1,767 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,767, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in November.
May
from RM2,018
Jun
from RM2,340
Jul
from RM2,334
Aug
from RM1,761
Sep
from RM2,165
Oct
from RM1,764
Nov
from RM1,756
Dec
from RM2,884
Jan
from RM2,907
Feb
from RM2,550
Mar
from RM2,458
Apr
from RM1,769

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Melbourne to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,746
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time10 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week19

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

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo is RM1,746. 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.
10 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo.
Ethiopian Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo.
As of May 2025, there are 19 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from RM1,746.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, 4 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 42 minutes.
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 Colombo 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, AirAsia X and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo is 9 hours 45 minutes.

  • Colombo is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne, where Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located. Colombo runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • The most popular route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take your pick of seven services every week between these two airports. SriLankan Airlines offers a 16:10 departure between MEL and CMB.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your MEL to Colombo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Taking off during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Direct Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo tickets are available for booking. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) will be where your journey ends.

  • SriLankan Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight ticket from MEL to Colombo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

  • MEL is about 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 40 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MEL:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 67.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Colombo

  • RM838 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo flight. Return flight tickets start from RM1,746. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Lock in cheap flights from MEL to Colombo by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for landing a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from MEL to Colombo.

  • Snag an affordable flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Book a hotel close to RML if you have a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The centre of Colombo is around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your MEL to Colombo flight:

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Before scheduling your flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Colombo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.

  • Before booking a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from MEL to Colombo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Colombo

  • Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are essential stops on your Colombo itinerary.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without experiencing Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

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