Melbourne to Colombo Flights

Portuguese, Dutch and British ruled the Colombo. It is Srilanka’s financial and commercial capital. It was known to ancient traders about 2,000 years ago due to its large harbour and strategic position along the East-West trade routes. Today, the most significant industries which contribute to Colombo’s economy are chemicals, glass, leather goods, cement and jewellery.

The city has been fast-growing since the end of the civil war in 2009 and today displays a cosmopolitan outlook. The city and its people show a mix of European lifestyle and local customs. It is a vibrant city which has colonial buildings, high rises, shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Tip: Colombo is a year-round destination. A lot of visitors frequent the city from January to March. The wettest months are from June to September, but that doesn’t keep the sun away.

Getting to Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport services Colombo. The airport has three international terminals. Terminal 1 and 2 are international terminals, and Terminal 3 is a domestic terminal. The airport is connected to the city by taxis and commercial buses. Srilankan Airlines offers direct flights to Colombo (CMB). The other Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB) flights are Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways etc. which offer connecting flights. Cathay Pacific and Malindo provide cheap flights to Colombo. Duration of direct flights to Colombo (CMB) from Melbourne (MEL) is usually 10 hours 50 minutes. Other connecting flights may take longer depending upon the number of stops.

Tip: Some of the connecting flights may take more than 35 hours to reach Colombo from Melbourne.

Places you can hang out and sightsee in Colombo

Soak in the goodness of the sun, interact with people and satiate your hunger with the local cuisine at Galle Face Green. Galle Face Green is a massive urban park. Visit the puppet show museum and experience the way artists flaunt their beautiful puppets. Nature-lovers should visit Attidiya bird sanctuary to witness migratory and local birds. Have fun and stroll around the lakes and parks there. Visit Independence Square, where a new beginning of self-rule was embarked. For nightlife enjoy the live concerts to DJ nights and play poker at the casinos.

One of the best areas to stay is Kollupitiya Neighbourhood. It was earlier known for it’s a colonial brewery. Today, it is one of the most commercial neighbourhoods bustling with restaurants, shops, hotels and street vendors. You can experience real Colombo in this multi-cultural neighbourhood. You can shop for clothes, electronic devices, meat and vegetables.

Tip: You can easily visit Colombo’s other attractions from Kollupitiya neighbourhood as the majority of the attractions are easily accessible via public transport.

Plan your trip from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB). Colombo has something to do for everyone. Nature lovers can visit the bird sanctuary. Enjoy the nightlife of Colombo at the casinos with DJ and music concerts. Stroll around the gardens and lakes. Shop and stay at some of the busiest and happening areas of Colombo.

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