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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere

CMB — MEL
12 May — 19 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $690). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,453). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Airline reviews for flights from Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Colombo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
396 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,018 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
305 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,492 reviews
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Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Malé. Malé, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are the most popular locations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as $154 to Bengaluru (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $831 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir, and IndiGo to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($170). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai Intl ($172). IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai ($184).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé starting at $691
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Singapore starting at $3,259
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $3,376
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport starting at $3,884

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere, put Singapore on your list as prices start at $10,133 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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