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      £213 Flight deals from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £416. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Melbourne.£213 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £213, select.
      Melbourne.£213 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £213, select.
      Melbourne.£214 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £214, select.
      Melbourne.£231 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov.One-way flight with VietJet Air.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £231, select.
      Melbourne.£232 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
      Melbourne.£232 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
      Melbourne.£232 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £232, select.
      Melbourne.£245 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £245, select.
      Melbourne.£251 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £251, select.
      Melbourne.£258 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £258, select.
      Melbourne.£269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £269, select.
      Melbourne.£280 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £280, select.
      Melbourne.£327 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 29 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £327, select.
      Melbourne.£335 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £335, select.
      Melbourne.£366 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 29 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £366, select.
      Melbourne.£458 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 7 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From £458, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine flights are currently cheapest in August.
      Aug
      from £213
      Sep
      from £213
      Oct
      from £214
      Nov
      from £231
      Dec
      from £232
      Jan
      from £335
      Feb
      from £245
      Mar
      from £258
      Apr
      from £269
      May
      from £232
      Jun
      from £251
      Jul
      from £327

      Direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine

      Air Seychelles
      Ethiopian Airlines
      Jetstar
      Qantas
      SriLankan Airlines

      Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Colombo to Melbourne below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Melbourne Tullamarine.

      Melbourne Essendon

      7 miles from central Melbourne
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      Melbourne Tullamarine

      12 miles from central Melbourne
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      from £213
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      Melbourne Avalon

      31 miles from central Melbourne
      from £237
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      Colombo to Melbourne: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£213
      Cheapest month to flyAugust
      Average flight time9 hrs, 49 mins
      Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
      Average flights per week24

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine is £400. 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.
      9 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine.
      SriLankan Airlines, Air Seychelles and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine.
      As of August 2026, there are 24 flights per week flying from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine.
      The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 49 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 Melbourne Tullamarine 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 Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne Tullamarine is Jetstar .

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

      • Colombo's main base, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).

      • 9 hours 50 minutes is the average duration of a direct Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight.

      • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne. The city runs on the UTC+11 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.

      • You can pick from 7 direct flights every week between Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). This is the busiest route, with SriLankan Airlines offering a 12:25am departure from CMB to MEL.

      • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to MEL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

      • During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

      Airports in Colombo

      Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

      • You can hop on a direct flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

      • SriLankan Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport taking off from CMB.

      • SriLankan Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from CMB to MEL.

      • Among carriers operating on this route, SriLankan Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.

      • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to MEL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:

        • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)

        • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

        • Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

      • Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

      • Catching an early flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:

      • When it comes to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

      About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

      Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne

      • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to the centre of Melbourne is about 19 kms (12 miles). If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.

      • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

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

      • At the moment, £213 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £400. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

      • Book one month before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Colombo to MEL.

      • June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

      • Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Colombo to MEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

      • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

      The best time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

      • Picture the kind of break you want when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to visit Melbourne. December is when most people book flights from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.

      • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your Colombo to MEL plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

      • Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC.

      More about Melbourne

      • Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:

      • Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.

      Explore more of Australia

      • Melbourne will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kms (70 miles) northwest of Melbourne, a trip to Bendigo will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.

      • Around 88 kms (55 miles) west of Melbourne, Ballarat is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.

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