Q: 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 $814 and $1,208 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $753 on Multiple Airlines (3 Nov–14 Nov).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,316.

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 3

How often are flights from Melbourne to Colombo delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $814 and $1,208 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $753 on Multiple Airlines (3 Nov–14 Nov).

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 7

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 33m.

Question 8

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 57m.

Question 9

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as $765, 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. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Jetstar ($379), 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.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $346. Batik Air flights start at $399 while deals on Malaysia Airlines start at $433 one-way.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,041). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,964). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Accepted Answer

The most flights from MEL to CMB are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally $2,178, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $389. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay $680 for that flight.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Air Seychelles (75%), SriLankan Airlines (75%) or Ethiopian Air (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Jetstar are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Singapore. Singapore is followed by Kuala Lumpur in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Kuala Lumpur is followed by Bangkok in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Sydney least often. Shanghai is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 $119 per day.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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 $43 per day.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 $30 per day.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 30

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Colombo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 31

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Colombo with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Colombo from Melbourne shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 33

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Colombo become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$753
One-way from	$365
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,041
Good round-trip deal	$1,088 or less
Good one-way deal	$721 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$379	Average$857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
VietJet Air	Cheapest$537	Average$1,812	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search VietJet Air flights
Batik Air	Cheapest$592	Average$1,638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Batik Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$786	Average$1,690	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$836	Average$1,176	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$836	Average$1,170	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$845	Average$1,189	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air India	Cheapest$903	Average$1,343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$968	Average$1,434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,033	Average$1,356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from $365

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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 80 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?

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 $814 and $1,208 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $753 on Multiple Airlines (3 Nov–14 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

The most flights from MEL to CMB are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How often are flights from Melbourne to Colombo delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 117 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Colombo flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Colombo flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,316.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 57m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 33m.

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Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $814 and $1,208 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $753 on Multiple Airlines (3 Nov–14 Nov).