Flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike Airport Airport (CMB)

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Flying between Tullamarine to Bandaranayake is very convenient as there are 3 airliners offering direct flights including SriLankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Seychelles. The flight from Tullamarine to Bandaranayake is approximately 8,358 Kilometers which is 5,193 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 10 Hours 38 Minutes.

The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. To obtain the best prices for Bandaranayake flights than book well in advance. Flight to Bandaranayake will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at Bandaranayake don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

To see all airliners that offer flights between Tullamarine and Bandaranayake please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
SriLankan Airlines111111117:2517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines111111117:2517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Seychelles111111117:2522:20VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by SriLankan Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 17:25 and goes by the flight number UL605

If you wish to book your flight with SriLankan Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at srilankan.aero. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
Ethiopian AirlinesET4252
Air SeychellesHM6271
SriLankan AirlinesUL605
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Tuesday
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
Ethiopian AirlinesET4252
Air SeychellesHM6271
SriLankan AirlinesUL605
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Wednesday
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
Ethiopian AirlinesET4252
Air SeychellesHM6271
SriLankan AirlinesUL605
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Thursday
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
Ethiopian AirlinesET4252
Air SeychellesHM6271
SriLankan AirlinesUL605
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Friday
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
Ethiopian AirlinesET4252
Air SeychellesHM6271
SriLankan AirlinesUL605
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Saturday
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
Ethiopian AirlinesET4252
Air SeychellesHM6271
SriLankan AirlinesUL605
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Sunday
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
Ethiopian AirlinesET4252
SriLankan AirlinesUL605
22:20
AirlineFlight  No
Air SeychellesHM6271
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.

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Flight Price FAQ - Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)

DIRECT SriLankan Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB is £669.56 ($842 €807.39)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest direct return flight from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB is £904.14 ($1137 €1090.27)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest flight one way from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB is £308.54 ($388 €372.05)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB?
The cheapest return flight from Melbourne MEL to Colombo CMB is £555.84 ($699 €670.27)
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Flight Info FAQ - Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB)

Who flies from Melbourne to Colombo?
The following airlines fly from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB): Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
How far is the flight from Melbourne to Colombo?
The flight from Melbourne to Colombo is 8,358KM or 5,193 miles.
How long does the flight from Melbourne to Colombo to take?
The flight from Melbourne to Colombo takes 10 Hours 38 Minutes.

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