Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $380

MEL — CMB
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or February, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Colombo

Thu 12/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 26/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 18/10$757
Sat 24/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 13/522:50 -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 19/10$758
Tue 10/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 24/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 16/10$761
Thu 22/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 5/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 17/10$762
Tue 3/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Tue 10/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 15/10$767
Tue 3/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 3/1219:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 17/10$778
Tue 3/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 14/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 15/10$780
Tue 27/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 31/1019:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 15/10$787
Sat 14/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 21/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 16/10$790
Thu 5/1113:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Thu 19/1119:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 17/10$791
Sat 24/1013:00 -
Nonstop10h 20m
Sat 31/1019:55 -
Nonstop9h 40m
Deal found 18/10$793

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo

Round-trip from

$757

One-way from

$380

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,020

Good round-trip deal

$1,046 or less

Good one-way deal

$721 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/11-26/11
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Colombo
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($373 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 22/10

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$380

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 12/11

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$380

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 16/1

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$522

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

06:15-22:00

2 stops21h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$555

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

07:45-09:25

2 stops31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$557

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

15:30-23:25

1 stop37h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$688

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

08:55-23:25

2 stops44h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$788

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 1/12

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

MelbourneColombo

MEL Melbourne - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 14/11

13:00-17:50

Nonstop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

19:55-11:05

Nonstop9h 40m

$790

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 38 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,020). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,962). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CMB?

It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 90% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $797 and $1,201 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $757 on Jetstar (12 Nov–26 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andMalaysia Airlines from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For as low as $790, Jetstar can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport in 10h 20m. The distance from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 8352 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($381), VietJet Air ($537), and Batik Air ($592) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. These flights start at 70% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $347. Batik Air flights start at $405 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at $433 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Consider Air Seychelles (74%), SriLankan Airlines (74%) or Ethiopian Air (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally $1,692, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $357. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $735 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Singapore?

    Sentosa, Merlion, and Universal Studios Singapore are currently the most popular points of interest in Singapore at the moment. Sentosa, Merlion and Universal Studios Singapore are located about 21.6 km, 16.9 km, and 21.6 km, respectively from Singapore Changi if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Singapore can hire a car from Singapore Changi for about $147 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

    Kuala Lumpur travellers tend to visit Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square more than any other notable places. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square can be accessed by travelling approximately 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 44.9 km, respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Those landing in Kuala Lumpur looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $45 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Bangkok?

    Bangkok travellers tend to visit Pratunam, Siam Square, and Thailand Cultural Center more than any other attractions. Pratunam, Siam Square and Thailand Cultural Center are located about 23.8 km, 24.2 km, and 21.1 km, respectively from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers in need of a car in Bangkok can hire one for about $32 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,020). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,962). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Malaysia AirlinesCheapest$836Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$837Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapest$846Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air IndiaCheapest$902Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cathay PacificCheapest$968Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,036Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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