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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €210 and round-trip from €426. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €495 €778
      36% off
      36% off
      €778 €495
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 19:50
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €507 €778
      35% off
      35% off
      €778 €507
    • MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
      CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
      €426 €778
      45% off
      45% off
      €778 €426
    • MEL 22:45
      28h 40m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:55
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia X
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
      €430
      45% off
      €778 €430
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
      €433
      44% off
      €778 €433
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 22:55
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 00:15
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
      €433
      44% off
      €778 €433
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
      €433
      44% off
      €778 €433
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
      €434
      44% off
      €778 €434
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 27 | AirAsia
      €434
      44% off
      €778 €434
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MEL 06:15
      21h 10m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:55
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia X
      €210 €315
      33% off
      33% off
      €315 €210
    • MEL 01:30
      25h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:55
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia X
      €212 €315
      33% off
      33% off
      €315 €212
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €213 €315
      32% off
      32% off
      €315 €213
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €213
      32% off
      €315 €213
    • MEL 22:45
      28h 40m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:55
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia X
      €214
      32% off
      €315 €214
    • MEL 01:00
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:25
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia X
      €215
      32% off
      €315 €215
    • MEL 01:30
      25h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:55
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | AirAsia X
      €215
      32% off
      €315 €215
    • MEL 06:15
      21h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
      €216
      31% off
      €315 €216
    • MEL 01:00
      26h 20m
      1 stop
      CMB 21:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia X
      €221
      30% off
      €315 €221
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €213 €315
      32% off
      32% off
      €315 €213
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €213 €315
      32% off
      32% off
      €315 €213
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €224 €315
      28% off
      28% off
      €315 €224
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €229
      55% off
      €506 €229
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €229
      55% off
      €506 €229
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €230
      55% off
      €506 €230
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €231
      27% off
      €315 €231
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €233
      26% off
      €315 €233
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €234
      54% off
      €506 €234
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €229 €683
      66% off
      66% off
      €683 €229
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €229 €683
      66% off
      66% off
      €683 €229
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €230 €683
      66% off
      66% off
      €683 €230
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €234
      66% off
      €683 €234
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €248
      64% off
      €683 €248
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €254
      63% off
      €683 €254
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €256
      63% off
      €683 €256
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Jan 19 | Jetstar Airways
      €294
      56% off
      €683 €294
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      €294
      56% off
      €683 €294
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €213 €315
      32% off
      32% off
      €315 €213
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €213 €315
      32% off
      32% off
      €315 €213
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €224 €315
      28% off
      28% off
      €315 €224
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €229
      55% off
      €506 €229
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €229
      55% off
      €506 €229
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €230
      55% off
      €506 €230
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €231
      27% off
      €315 €231
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €233
      26% off
      €315 €233
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €234
      54% off
      €506 €234
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €234 €782
      70% off
      70% off
      €782 €234
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €366 €782
      53% off
      53% off
      €782 €366
    • MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      €374 €782
      52% off
      52% off
      €782 €374
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | SriLankan Airlines
      €484
      38% off
      €782 €484
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | SriLankan Airlines
      €489
      37% off
      €782 €489
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | SriLankan Airlines
      €499
      36% off
      €782 €499
    • MEL 17:30
      10h 30m
      Direct
      CMB 22:30
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | SriLankan Airlines
      €555
      28% off
      €782 €555
    • MEL 01:00
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:25
      Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia X
      €234
      70% off
      €782 €234
    • MEL 01:00
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:25
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia X
      €256
      67% off
      €782 €256
    • MEL 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Colombo 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 Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International 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 Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of €387. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach €726.

€726
€557
€387
€218
    Cheapest
  • €437
    Oct
  • €409
    Nov
  • €726
    Dec
  • €452
    Jan
  • €406
    Feb
  • €490
    Mar
  • €523
    Apr
  • €546
    May
  • €583
    Jun
  • €460
    Jul
  • €444
    Aug
  • €387
    Sep

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, October is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of €675. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,302.

€1,302
€989
€675
€362
  • €675
    Oct
  • €757
    Nov
  • €1,302
    Dec
  • €972
    Jan
  • €828
    Feb
  • €848
    Mar
  • €902
    Apr
  • €855
    May
  • €1,006
    Jun
  • €899
    Jul
  • €832
    Aug
  • €949
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International 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 Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€571
€497
€423
€349
  • €571
    Mon
  • €423
    Tue
  • €468
    Wed
  • €440
    Thu
  • €536
    Fri
  • €463
    Sat
  • €497
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is AirAsia X (from €210) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia X
From €210
Jetstar Airways
From €213
Scoot
From €277
China Eastern Airlines
From €280
Batik Air Malaysia
From €281
Virgin Australia
From €295
Xiamen Airlines
From €299
TransNusa Airlines
From €306
VietJet Air
From €324
Singapore Airlines
From €332

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ005

    Melbourne Airport

    12:00

    MEL

    10h 20m

    17:50

    CMB

    - M - W - F -
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  2. OD178

    Melbourne Airport

    07:00

    MEL

    6h 25m

    Direct

    11:25

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  3. OD178

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    12:25

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Direct

    15:35

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  4. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ031

    Melbourne Airport

    06:25

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    10:35

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AK365

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    13:00

    DPS

    3h 5m

    Direct

    16:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  7. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  8. D7219

    Melbourne Airport

    06:15

    MEL

    8h 20m

    Direct

    11:35

    KUL

    S - - - - F -
    Search

  9. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  10. D7213

    Melbourne Airport

    01:30

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Direct

    07:10

    KUL

    - - T - T - -
    Search

  11. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ035

    Melbourne Airport

    17:40

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    21:50

    DPS

    - M - - - F -
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  13. AK365

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    13:00

    DPS

    3h 5m

    Direct

    16:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  14. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  15. JQ033

    Melbourne Airport

    15:50

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    20:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. AK365

    Ngurah Rai International Airport

    13:00

    DPS

    3h 5m

    Direct

    16:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S

  17. AK047

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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About Melbourne Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport

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

Flight distance 8,367.31km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €210
Cheapest return ticket price €426

FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 10 hours 17 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport departs at 13:00, and the last departs at 17:10, 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €1,038 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1194 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from €210, and round-trip fares start from €426. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia X flight departing on Mon, Nov 2; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 15 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 Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is €522. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €210. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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