Melbourne to Colombo (MEL–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL SriLankan
333
4:10 PM
AEST T2
10:25 PM
+0530
10h 45m
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ET Ethiopian
333
4:10 PM
AEST T2
10:25 PM
+0530
10h 45m
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UL604+1
UL SriLankan
333
12:20 AM
+0530
2:40 PM
AEST
9h 50m
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Melbourne to Colombo
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,194 mi 10h 45m nonstop -4.5h behind 14 1-stop hubs

MEL–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,194 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: ET 7 333 10h45 – Oneworld ET
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – ET, UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to CMB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
699
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4.5h
Colombo is 4.5 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 1.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,194 mi / 8,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 45m.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance5,194 mi / 8,358 km
Flight time10h 45m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 10h 45m. The route covers 5,194 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MEL to CMB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICN, SYD, KUL, BKK, SIN, HKG, DOH, AUH, DEL, DXB, CAN, CGK, PVG and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 4.5 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from CMB to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to CMB

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEL to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to CMB ranges from 10 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,194 miles (8,358 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via ICN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.