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Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £161 and round-trip from £402. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £427 £568
      25% off
      25% off
      £568 £427
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      £433 £568
      24% off
      24% off
      £568 £433
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £460 £568
      19% off
      19% off
      £568 £460
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £466
      18% off
      £568 £466
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
      MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia X
      £402
      28% off
      £568 £402
    • CMB 22:50
      24h 40m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
      MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia X
      £404
      28% off
      £568 £404
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
      MEL 01:00
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:25
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
      £444
      22% off
      £568 £444
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £456
      20% off
      £568 £456
    • CMB 22:50
      24h 40m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £458
      19% off
      £568 £458
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CMB 16:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      £161 £247
      35% off
      35% off
      £247 £161
    • Cheapest
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | AirAsia
      £161 £247
      35% off
      35% off
      £247 £161
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | AirAsia
      £162 £247
      34% off
      34% off
      £247 £162
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
      £162
      34% off
      £247 £162
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
      £162
      34% off
      £247 £162
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
      £162
      34% off
      £247 £162
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | AirAsia
      £162
      34% off
      £247 £162
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | AirAsia
      £162
      34% off
      £247 £162
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
      £164
      34% off
      £247 £164
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £247
      16% off
      16% off
      £247 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £247
      16% off
      16% off
      £247 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £355
      42% off
      42% off
      £355 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      41% off
      £355 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      41% off
      £355 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      41% off
      £355 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £209
      41% off
      £355 £209
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £209
      41% off
      £355 £209
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £225
      37% off
      £355 £225
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £509
      59% off
      59% off
      £509 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £509
      59% off
      59% off
      £509 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £509
      59% off
      59% off
      £509 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      59% off
      £509 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      59% off
      £509 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      59% off
      £509 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £209
      59% off
      £509 £209
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £209
      59% off
      £509 £209
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £225
      56% off
      £509 £225
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £247
      16% off
      16% off
      £247 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £247
      16% off
      16% off
      £247 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £355
      42% off
      42% off
      £355 £207
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      41% off
      £355 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      41% off
      £355 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      £208
      41% off
      £355 £208
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £209
      41% off
      £355 £209
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      £209
      41% off
      £355 £209
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £225
      37% off
      £355 £225
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      £298 £561
      47% off
      47% off
      £561 £298
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      £299 £561
      47% off
      47% off
      £561 £299
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      £462 £561
      18% off
      18% off
      £561 £462
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | SriLankan Airlines
      £471
      16% off
      £561 £471
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | SriLankan Airlines
      £471
      16% off
      £561 £471
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      £471
      16% off
      £561 £471
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
      £471
      16% off
      £561 £471
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia
      £202
      64% off
      £561 £202
    • CMB 00:45
      16h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Cathay Pacific
      £408
      27% off
      £561 £408
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in September, with an average price of £314. It is best to avoid January, when the average price can reach £586.

£586
£450
£314
£178
    Cheapest
  • £411
    Oct
  • £364
    Nov
  • £400
    Dec
  • £586
    Jan
  • £530
    Feb
  • £517
    Mar
  • £501
    Apr
  • £496
    May
  • £524
    Jun
  • £550
    Jul
  • £385
    Aug
  • £314
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of £640. October is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £1,230.

£1,230
£935
£640
£345
    Cheapest
  • £1,230
    Oct
  • £906
    Nov
  • £834
    Dec
  • £901
    Jan
  • £840
    Feb
  • £746
    Mar
  • £841
    Apr
  • £915
    May
  • £805
    Jun
  • £1,050
    Jul
  • £867
    Aug
  • £640
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£535
£474
£412
£351
  • £474
    Mon
  • £412
    Tue
  • £535
    Wed
  • £413
    Thu
  • £500
    Fri
  • £425
    Sat
  • £500
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is AirAsia (from £161) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From £161
Jetstar Airways
From £207
Batik Air Malaysia
From £234
Vietnam Airlines
From £249
Thai AirAsia
From £266
Air India
From £289
SriLankan Airlines
From £296
VietJet Air
From £298
IndiGo
From £299
Philippine Airlines
From £338

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Melbourne and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ006

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    20:00

    CMB

    9h 40m

    10:10

    MEL

    - M - W - F -
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  2. AK044

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    10:25

    CMB

    3h 45m

    Direct

    16:40

    KUL

    S - - - - - S
    Search

  3. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    18:10

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Direct

    05:00

    MEL

    - - - - T - S

  4. AK046

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    22:50

    CMB

    3h 45m

    Direct

    05:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. D7212

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    13:25

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Direct

    00:15

    MEL

    - M - W - - -

  6. AK046

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    22:50

    CMB

    3h 45m

    Direct

    05:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  7. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    18:10

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Direct

    05:00

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
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About Bandaranaike International Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,367.31km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £161
Cheapest return ticket price £402

FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

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

    Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport takes about 9 hours 11 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport departs at 00:20, and the last departs at 19:50, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £876 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50km, by taxi about 1 hour 10 minutes.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 991 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from £161, and round-trip fares start from £402. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Tue, Dec 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average flight time of 9 hours 7 minutes, and around 10 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is £497. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from £161. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Bandaranaike International Airport and Melbourne Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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