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

Q: How long does the flight from Melbourne to Colombo to take?

The flight from Melbourne to Colombo takes10 Hours 38 Minutes.

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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!

If you plan on flying to Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) from Tullamarine Airport (MEL) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

If you had a rental car at Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) and avoid excess fees.

Organise and book your choice of transport to Tullamarine Airport (MEL):

Organise and book your choice of transport at Bandaranayake Airport (CMB):

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

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

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
SriLankan Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	16:10	16:10	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	16:10	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Seychelles	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	16:10	22:25	VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by SriLankan Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 16:10 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

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

16:10

Airline	Flight No
Ethiopian Airlines	ET4252
Air Seychelles	HM6235
SriLankan Airlines	UL605

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Tuesday

16:10

Airline	Flight No
Air Seychelles	HM6235
SriLankan Airlines	UL605

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Ethiopian Airlines	ET4252

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Wednesday

16:10

Airline	Flight No
Ethiopian Airlines	ET4252
Air Seychelles	HM6235
SriLankan Airlines	UL605

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Thursday

16:10

Airline	Flight No
Ethiopian Airlines	ET4252
SriLankan Airlines	UL605

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Air Seychelles	HM6235

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Friday

16:10

Airline	Flight No
SriLankan Airlines	UL605

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Ethiopian Airlines	ET4252
Air Seychelles	HM6235

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Saturday

16:10

Airline	Flight No
SriLankan Airlines	UL605

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Ethiopian Airlines	ET4252
Air Seychelles	HM6235

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Sunday

16:10

Airline	Flight No
SriLankan Airlines	UL605

22:25

Airline	Flight No
Ethiopian Airlines	ET4252
Air Seychelles	HM6235

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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 £440.84 ($574 €529.18)

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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 £518.41 ($675 €622.30)

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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 £185.86 ($242 €223.10)

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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 £371.72 ($484 €446.21)

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