Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Every week, there are 13 Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, go for the 00:25 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 00:35 with SriLankan Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your CMB to MEL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
SriLankan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Melbourne (and perhaps some other great corners of Australia!). Browse the direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating CMB to MEL flights, SriLankan Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CMB and MEL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
At the moment, ر.ق. 872 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,607. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CMB to MEL by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CMB to MEL.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the flights that depart from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on time at their destination.
Bandaranaike International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMB:
Arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Pick up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car and discover Melbourne and beyond with your own set of wheels. Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Sixt are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
January is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to MEL in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Melbourne, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Geelong is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. No journey is complete without experiencing Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre.
