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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 €194 and round-trip from €420. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 19:50
        9h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 11:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €493 €724
        32% off
        32% off
        €724 €493
      • CMB 19:55
        9h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €494 €724
        32% off
        32% off
        €724 €494
      • 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
        €512 €724
        28% off
        28% off
        €724 €512
      • CMB 19:50
        9h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 11:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €528
        27% off
        €724 €528
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        €420
        42% off
        €724 €420
      • CMB 22:55
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €425
        41% off
        €724 €425
      • CMB 22:55
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 00:15
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        MEL 06:15
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 21:55
        Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia X
        €452
        38% off
        €724 €452
      • 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
        €463
        36% off
        €724 €463
      • 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
        €476
        34% off
        €724 €476
      • 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
        €478
        34% off
        €724 €478
      • CMB 22:55
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        MEL 13:00
        10h 20m
        Direct
        CMB 17:50
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        €501
        31% off
        €724 €501
      • CMB 22:55
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 21:30
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia
        MEL 01:00
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:25
        Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia X
        €522
        28% off
        €724 €522
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        MEL 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CMB 16:00
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 19:55
        9h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €212 €337
        37% off
        37% off
        €337 €212
      • CMB 19:55
        9h 40m
        Direct
        MEL 11:05
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €246 €337
        27% off
        27% off
        €337 €246
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 22 | AirAsia
        €194 €337
        42% off
        42% off
        €337 €194
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        €194
        42% off
        €337 €194
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 13 | AirAsia
        €194
        42% off
        €337 €194
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
        €194
        42% off
        €337 €194
      • CMB 10:25
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | AirAsia
        €195
        42% off
        €337 €195
      • CMB 22:50
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        €197
        42% off
        €337 €197
      • CMB 22:50
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 23:45
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia
        €199
        41% off
        €337 €199
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 28 | AirAsia
        €201
        40% off
        €337 €201
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        €201
        40% off
        €337 €201
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | AirAsia
        €201
        40% off
        €337 €201
      • CMB 22:55
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 00:15
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia
        €203
        40% off
        €337 €203
      • CMB 22:50
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 05:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
        €203
        40% off
        €337 €203
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 14:00
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

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 €372. It is best to avoid January, when the average price can reach €694.

€694
€533
€372
€211
    Cheapest
  • €540
    Oct
  • €431
    Nov
  • €474
    Dec
  • €694
    Jan
  • €628
    Feb
  • €612
    Mar
  • €594
    Apr
  • €587
    May
  • €620
    Jun
  • €651
    Jul
  • €456
    Aug
  • €372
    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 €758. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €1,244.

€1,244
€1,001
€758
€515
    Cheapest
  • €1,146
    Oct
  • €1,073
    Nov
  • €987
    Dec
  • €1,067
    Jan
  • €994
    Feb
  • €883
    Mar
  • €996
    Apr
  • €1,083
    May
  • €953
    Jun
  • €1,244
    Jul
  • €1,026
    Aug
  • €758
    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 Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€631
€560
€488
€417
    Cheapest
  • €563
    Mon
  • €498
    Tue
  • €631
    Wed
  • €488
    Thu
  • €598
    Fri
  • €517
    Sat
  • €586
    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 €194) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From €194
Jetstar Airways
From €212
Batik Air Malaysia
From €260
Thai AirAsia
From €273
Vietnam Airlines
From €301
IndiGo
From €343
SriLankan Airlines
From €347
Malaysia Airlines
From €358
VietJet Air
From €374
Air India
From €387

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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 -
    Search

  2. AK044

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    10:40

    CMB

    3h 40m

    Direct

    16:50

    KUL

    - - - - T F S
    Search

  3. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    18:10

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Direct

    05:00

    MEL

    - - - - T - S

  4. AK046

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    22:55

    CMB

    3h 40m

    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

    22:55

    CMB

    3h 40m

    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 €194
Cheapest return ticket price €420

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 26 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 €946 in October, 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 €194, and round-trip fares start from €420. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Sun, Nov 22; 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 5 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 €762. 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 €194. 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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