Flying from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located in Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Colombo to MEL, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Travelling from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can book a direct Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) flight ticket out of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Check if flying out of CMB makes more sense for your journey.
You can board a direct flight from Colombo to MEL with SriLankan Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of CMB.
SriLankan Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the CMB to MEL route.
SriLankan Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and MEL:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
You can get to CMB from the centre of Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Colombo to MEL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
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Getting from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to central Melbourne is around 19 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Right now, ج.م. 11,176 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 ج.م. 22,018. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Melbourne. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Colombo to MEL flight ticket departing in January if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport in July if you'd rather travel during 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 offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Melbourne:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Flinders Street Railway Station, Australian Grand Prix and Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Melbourne will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Australia you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, a visit to Bendigo will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Central Deborah Gold Mine.
Ballarat is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 88 kilometres west of Melbourne. No trip is complete without dropping by St Patrick's Cathedral, St. Alipius Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park.
