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SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (MEL - CMB)

MEL — CMB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Colombo on SriLankan Airlines typically fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.

SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Colombo in 2025

Find detailed information about SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Colombo. Explore the options provided by SriLankan Airlines to plan your journey from Melbourne to Colombo. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One-way from

$586

Return from

$982

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price (all airlines)

$1,299
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  • 27/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Melbourne to Colombo
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  • 14/5-10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Colombo
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  • Can I get a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on SriLankan Airlines for under $900?

    There are 1 flights available on SriLankan Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under $900. These prices can change based on many factors including date and time. To find MEL-CMB flight prices for your dates, click here.

  • How do most travelers feel about SriLankan Airlines?

    The average rating from 1,292 SriLankan Airlines reviews by Cheapflights users is 8.1 (out of a maximum rating of 10). If you are considering flying MEL-CMB with Cheapflights, apply your desired dates to the form above to see our best pricing for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with SriLankan Airlines.

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Travel insights for SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about SriLankan Airlines flights from Melbourne to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with SriLankan Airlines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with SriLankan Airlines 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with SriLankan Airlines?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a SriLankan Airlines flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in March, with an average price of $885. Conversely, traveling with SriLankan Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $1,474. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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See what others are saying about SriLankan Airlines

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Crew

7.5

Entertainment

6.3

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6.6

Comfort

6.7

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