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

For one-way options, check prices for SriLankan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $565. Users have also found prices from $670 and $1,057 on Qantas Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Air Seychelles (63%), SriLankan Airlines (63%) and Ethiopian Air (63%).

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

Before booking your flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways or Singapore Airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 44% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

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

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport. Prices for October average $830 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $516. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a October flight can save you 48% on your journey compared to booking in December

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 vacation 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.

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Average price	$754
Good round-trip deal	$704 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

Sat 6/712:05 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/1511:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$551

Sun 10/267:25 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop33h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 11/1512:45 amCMB - MEL

1 stop28h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$608

Mon 5/127:25 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/311:10 amCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 3/27

$636

Tue 5/134:10 pmMEL - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 5/2412:25 amCMB - MEL

Nonstop9h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$664

Wed 5/71:25 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 6/312:05 amCMB - MEL

1 stop27h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$736

Sat 5/109:30 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops28h 10mChina Eastern

Wed 5/2110:10 pmCMB - MEL

2 stops30h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/26

$762

Thu 6/512:05 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 6/2212:15 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop12h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/27

$801

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Sat 6/712:05 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/1511:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$551

Mon 5/127:25 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/311:10 amCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 3/27

$636

Tue 5/134:10 pmMEL - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 5/2412:25 amCMB - MEL

Nonstop9h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$664

Sat 9/69:30 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 9/1212:50 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$669

Wed 5/71:25 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 6/312:05 amCMB - MEL

1 stop27h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$736

Sat 5/109:30 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops28h 10mChina Eastern

Wed 5/2110:10 pmCMB - MEL

2 stops30h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/26

$762

Thu 6/512:05 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 6/2212:15 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop12h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/27

$801

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Mon 3/3112:30 amMEL - CMB

1 stop27h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 4/812:05 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$966

Mon 3/3112:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop28h 35mCathay Pacific

Tue 4/81:10 amCMB - MEL

2 stops31h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 3/28

$1,298

Wed 4/22:25 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 4/2912:05 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$1,122

Thu 4/310:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 4/1110:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$766

Thu 4/35:10 pmMEL - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 4/1012:25 amCMB - MEL

Nonstop9h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$838

Thu 4/310:30 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops28h 10mChina Eastern

Fri 4/1110:10 pmCMB - MEL

3 stops34h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/27

$1,631

Thu 4/311:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 4/2510:30 amCMB - MEL

2 stops28h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/27

$1,916

Sat 4/510:10 amMEL - CMB

2 stops16h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 4/2412:15 pmCMB - MEL

3 stops18h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/27

$3,255

Mon 4/146:25 amMEL - CMB

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/511:45 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$646

Tue 4/159:10 amMEL - CMB

2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 4/3010:30 amCMB - MEL

2 stops32h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/28

$1,266

Sat 4/1911:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 4/308:30 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 3/27

$792

Sat 4/199:15 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops25h 45mEmirates

Tue 4/292:55 amCMB - MEL

1 stop22h 05mEmirates

Deal found 3/27

$1,158

One-way flights from Melbourne to Colombo
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Thu 4/2412:05 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$247

Thu 4/244:10 pmMEL - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$565

Fri 8/2910:00 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops28h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/27

$670

Mon 5/263:55 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops31h 05mEmirates

Deal found 3/27

$1,057

Thu 8/2812:30 amMEL - CMB

2 stops33h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/27

$1,343

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MEL - CMB

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Sat 6/7

12:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/15

11:25 am-6:15 am

1 stop14h 20m

$551

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 5/12

7:25 am-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/31

1:10 am-5:55 am

1 stop24h 15m

$636

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 5/13

4:10 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/24

12:25 am-2:40 pm

Nonstop9h 45m

$664

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 9/6

9:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/12

12:50 am-8:15 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$669

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 5/7

1:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/3

12:05 am-8:10 am

1 stop27h 35m

$736

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sat 5/10

9:30 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/21

10:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops30h 20m

$762

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 6/5

12:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/22

12:15 pm-5:35 am

1 stop12h 50m

$801

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

12:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$247

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 4/24

4:10 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop10h 45m

$565

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 8/29

10:00 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops28h 00m

$670

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo in March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
OneTravel	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo

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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 82 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific from Melbourne to Colombo. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Emirates

8.0

Very good

3,190 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

837 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

811 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,744 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $636 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SriLankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines, starting at $664 and $669 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for SriLankan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $565. Users have also found prices from $670 and $1,057 on Qantas Airways and Emirates, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Air Seychelles (63%), SriLankan Airlines (63%) and Ethiopian Air (63%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $1,519 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $368 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $465.
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 vacation 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Colombo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$593	Average$798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$638	Average$1,068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$672	Average$1,019	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$705	Average$1,102	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Thai Airways	Cheapest$849	Average$961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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$247+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to ColomboExplore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Melbourne to Colombo. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Melbourne to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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Temperature in Colombo by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

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