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Flight deals from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 66,941. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.₹ 23,583 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,583, select.
Colombo.₹ 23,583 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,583, select.
Colombo.₹ 23,583 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,583, select.
Colombo.₹ 23,779 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,779, select.
Colombo.₹ 23,790 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,790, select.
Colombo.₹ 23,790 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,790, select.
Colombo.₹ 25,610 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 25,610, select.
Colombo.₹ 31,288 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 31,288, select.
Colombo.₹ 32,815 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 32,815, select.
Colombo.₹ 33,196 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 33,196, select.
Colombo.₹ 35,377 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 35,377, select.
Colombo.₹ 55,668 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 55,668, select.
Colombo.₹ 55,795 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with Qantas, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 55,795, select.
Colombo.₹ 55,835 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 55,835, select.
Colombo.₹ 56,687 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 56,687, select.
Colombo.₹ 63,421 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 63,421, 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 September.
May
from ₹ 32,815
Jun
from ₹ 33,196
Jul
from ₹ 31,288
Aug
from ₹ 25,610
Sep
from ₹ 23,583
Oct
from ₹ 23,583
Nov
from ₹ 23,583
Dec
from ₹ 35,377
Jan
from ₹ 23,790
Feb
from ₹ 23,779
Mar
from ₹ 23,790
Apr
from ₹ 55,795

Direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo

Alternative Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo routes

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

Kelaniya

10km from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from ₹ 23,583
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Melbourne to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 23,583
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week24

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 ₹ 46,059. 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 35 minutes is the average flight time from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Air Seychelles fly direct from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo.
As of May 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Tullamarine to Colombo is usually September.
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 ₹ 46,059.
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, 8 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 35 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, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

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

  • Take a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 45 minutes.

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

  • The most popular route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. SriLankan Airlines offers a 16:10 departure between MEL and CMB.

  • To avoid missing your MEL to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

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

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

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from MEL to Colombo. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

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

  • Looking for a hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 67.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

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

  • ₹ 23,583 is currently the best price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo flight. Return flight tickets start from ₹ 46,059. 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)

  • The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

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

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MEL to Colombo flight:

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CMB will help you save.

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 plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • 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 and 32ºC on average.

More about Colombo

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Colombo right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Colombo:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top attractions which should be on every 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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