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Cheap flights Colombo — Melbourne

from $250 8 358 km ~10h 20m 4 flights found 3 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $250 on 14.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
14 Dec 2026, Mon
AirAsia AK 46
20:20
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
08:05
MEL Tullamarine Airport
11h 45m 1 stop
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23 Dec 2026, Wed
Vietnam Airlines VN 670
23:25
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
13:00
MEL Tullamarine Airport
13h 35m 1 stop
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24 Dec 2026, Thu
SriLankan Airlines UL 608
11:45
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
21:40
MEL Tullamarine Airport
9h 55m Direct
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13 Dec 2026, Sun
SriLankan Airlines UL 604
22:05
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
08:00
MEL Tullamarine Airport
9h 55m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
8 358 km
Flight time
10h 20m
Time difference
+5h
Minimum price
from $250 (14.12.2026)
Average price
$376
Maximum price
$692
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
MEL Tullamarine Airport
Airlines (3)
AK AirAsia VN Vietnam Airlines UL SriLankan Airlines
Agencies (4)
City.Travel Kiwi.com Farera Trip.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 3
AirAsia
AirAsia
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$250
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$424
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$447
Where to buy tickets 4
City.Travel
1 tickets · 1 days
from $250
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $424
Farera
1 tickets · 1 days
from $447
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $692
Airports

From — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport

To — Melbourne (1)

  • MEL Tullamarine Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Colombo — Melbourne
How long is the flight from Colombo to Melbourne?
Approximate flight time — 10h 20m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Colombo to Melbourne?
The straight-line distance — 8 358 km.
How much do flights from Colombo to Melbourne cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $250 on 14.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $376. Range: $250 — $692.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Melbourne?
The difference — +5h.
From which airports does Colombo operate flights?
From Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
To which airports in Melbourne do flights arrive?
To Melbourne: MEL (Tullamarine Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 3 airlines: AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $447. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Colombo — Melbourne

Flights Colombo — Melbourne is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 8 358 km. Flight time 10h 20m. Time difference +5h.

From Colombo (CMB) flights depart from 1 airport: CMB. To Melbourne (MEL) — 1 arrival airport: MEL.

3 airlines operate on this route: AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $250 (14.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $376, ranging from $250 to $692. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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