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Cheap Flight Deals from Colombo to Melbourne (CMB-MEL)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne

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00:50 - 05:55CMB-MEL
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23:45 - 23:30MEL-CMB
28h 15m1 stop
£576Cathay Pacific
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00:50 - 05:55CMB-MEL
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14:25 - 23:30MEL-CMB
37h 35m1 stop
£595Cathay Pacific
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00:50 - 20:35CMB-MEL
15h 15m1 stop
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09:15 - 23:35MEL-CMB
18h 50m1 stop
£658Singapore Airlines
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00:50 - 20:35CMB-MEL
15h 15m1 stop
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18:25 - 23:35MEL-CMB
33h 40m1 stop
£662Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 7 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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17:05 - 05:30CMB-MEL
31h 55m2 stops
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12:30 - 07:20MEL-CMB
23h 20m2 stops
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00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
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23:30 - 22:55MEL-CMB
27h 55m1 stop
£757Malaysia Airlines
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23:40 - 22:15CMB-MEL
42h 05m2 stops
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07:25 - 23:30MEL-CMB
20h 35m1 stop
Fri, 8 Aug - Tue, 19 Aug
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00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
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13:25 - 22:55MEL-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
£785Malaysia Airlines
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00:45 - 15:00CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
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16:30 - 22:45MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
£797SriLankan Airlines
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00:45 - 15:00CMB-MEL
9h 45mdirect
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16:30 - 22:45MEL-CMB
10h 45mdirect
£800SriLankan Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Colombo to Melbourne

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
CMB

Expect security screening at each gate, not centrally, so plan extra time before boarding at Colombo.

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MEL

Use SkyBus for affordable transport from MEL to Melbourne city centre, stopping at Terminals 2 and 3.

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Melbourne flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to Melbourne to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Melbourne?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Colombo to Melbourne, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is May, where tickets cost £732 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,129 and £905 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Colombo to Melbourne

Low season

July

High season

November

Cheapest flight

£205
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Colombo to Melbourne

When to book flights from Colombo to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Colombo to Melbourne flights

  • How can I get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne?

    A taxi to the centre takes 35min and will cost you around A$ 60. The Skybus costs about A$ 19 and takes 30-45min, depending on whether you are aiming for Melbourne centre, St Kilda area, or Frankston. The public bus can take around 70min, and you’ll need to get a myki card (around A$ 6) and top it up with about A$ 4.40 for the bus journey to the centre.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Melbourne Airport?

    There are various hotels within 5min of Melbourne Airport. ibis budget Melbourne Airport is 750 m from the terminals and offers an affordable option. Ciloms Airport lodge is a 4min drive from the airport and provides a courtesy shuttle. It has an on-site bistro and restaurant and is across the road from an urban surf park.

  • How can I get from Colombo city centre to Colombo Airport?

    You can take Bus 187-E from the centre to the airport. The journey takes 45min and costs around Rs 11 (A$ 0.07). There is also the express bus, which takes 30min and costs the same. The inter-terminal shuttle will take you from the Airport Bus Station to the terminal. You can take the train to Katanuyaka South Station (1 km from the airport), which takes about 1h and costs only Rs 30 (A$ 0.20). You'll need to take a tuk-tuk, bus or taxi to the terminal. Taxis from the centre take around 36min and can cost from Rs 3800-5800 (A$ 25-39).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was £273 for a one-way ticket and £766 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Melbourne?

    When flying out of Colombo you will be using Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You will be landing at Melbourne, also known as Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Melbourne?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Melbourne flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Melbourne, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Melbourne?

    There are direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Melbourne, Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Melbourne are Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines. With an average price for the route of £702 and an overall rating of 8.1, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Malaysia Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £791 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Melbourne.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Melbourne?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Melbourne?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Melbourne?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Melbourne from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

  • Melbourne Airport has a Hidden Disability Program to ensure passengers with disabilities that aren’t immediately visible, such as autism, mental health conditions, dementia, etc., are taken care of. Passengers are given a lanyard, a sensory map, and easy-to-understand pictorial procedures.
  • If you like duty-free products but prefer online shopping, you can opt to click and collect at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Do your shopping beforehand and collect on arrival.
  • If you have some time before your flight to Melbourne, there are various shops in the departures area of Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) selling everything from electrical appliances to perfumes, as well as Ceylon Tea and other Sri Lankan products.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to Melbourne?

Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Friday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Thursday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Friday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Saturday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

Sunday

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Air, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Colombo to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
7.7Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

10.0 ExcellentBeverly, Apr 2025MNL - SIN
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Excelent service and plenty of food and drinks during the flight. Flight crew very attentive to our needs. Leg room between rows are very disappointing.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

The food options and quality could use some more excitement and variety.

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

Entertainment is limited with a relatively old catalogue. Wi-Fi never works and the cabin and lavatory had evidence of a lot of scuff marks and temporary repairs. Nothing unsafe, but a bit tatty in places.

Delayed flight in Singapore caused the transfer at Bangkok to be very stressful. Fortunately, no elderly were in this trip, else it will not be possible to catch the connecting flight. There were also several occasions throughout the flight journey where some of the passengers were not wearing their seat belts despite several remainders from the stewardess.

USB charging port was not working at my seat 48K.

I enjoy flying with Thai Airways, however their B788 business class configuration is quite dated. Additionally , while the service is always friendly and efficient, I’m getting tired of the same “usual suspects” when it comes to food choices. Since it was a lunchtime flight, what about some gourmet sandwiches or some type of salad dish for the main course? The entertainment options are also quite limited and this is not unique to TG, so much so that given the short duration of the flight I ended up not bothering with any entertainment. Finally, despite signs around the cabin advising wifi available, I was unable to con-net and in fact I’ve never been able to connect on any TG flight over the last year or so - what’s the go here??

Always liked Thai Airways but in the past they have been very expensive, not being a millionaire just yet, I will use cheaper airlines. Bangkok to London £370 11 hours 45 mins. Old plane but ok. Lovely ladies on board, very polite. Food was ok. Will always use them if the price is right.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

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