What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $778.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Colombo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What’s the fastest layover option from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 03m.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Colombo delayed?

About 39% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 182 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Colombo flights?

Over the last year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 39% of flights being delayed.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

The most flights from MEL to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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.

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).

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 (71%), SriLankan Airlines (71%) and Ethiopian Air (71%).

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: SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Colombo
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 October 28, 2025.

Wed 11/121:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/2310:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$654

Thu 10/301:10 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/110:50 pmCMB - MEL

3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$662

Thu 10/301:30 amMEL - CMB

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/83:00 amCMB - MEL

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$665

Sat 11/151:10 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/73:30 amCMB - MEL

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$707

Tue 11/251:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/410:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$710

Best flights from Melbourne to Colombo
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 October 28, 2025.

Fri 3/1312:30 amMEL - CMB

1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 3/2812:40 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$725

Sun 2/17:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sun 3/112:15 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop18h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$728

Sun 11/96:15 amMEL - CMB

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/2310:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$780

Fri 1/2312:05 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop14h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 2/2312:10 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/26

$826

Tue 1/271:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/510:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$844

Thu 3/127:10 amMEL - CMB

2 stops19h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 3/197:30 amCMB - MEL

2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/26

$905

Tue 1/2712:30 amMEL - CMB

1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 1/3112:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop25h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$911

Sun 4/56:25 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 4/1812:50 amCMB - MEL

1 stop23h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$920

Thu 3/268:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 4/1812:05 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$932

Sun 1/181:10 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop15h 50mSingapore Airlines

Thu 1/2912:45 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$934

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo. Data last updated October 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 10/301:10 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/110:50 pmCMB - MEL

3 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/25

$662

Thu 10/301:30 amMEL - CMB

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/83:00 amCMB - MEL

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$665

Wed 11/121:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/2310:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$654

Sat 11/151:10 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/73:30 amCMB - MEL

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$707

Tue 11/251:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/410:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$710

One-way flights from Melbourne to Colombo
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Sat 2/74:40 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop23h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$324

Wed 11/191:00 amMEL - CMB

3 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$342

Sat 3/141:30 amMEL - CMB

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$343

Mon 12/15:55 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$344

Wed 1/283:10 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$387

Thu 1/291:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$394

Sun 11/91:30 amMEL - CMB

3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$397

Fri 1/303:10 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$399

Sat 3/1412:30 amMEL - CMB

1 stop28h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$407

Thu 1/81:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$426

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MEL - CMB

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Fri 3/13

12:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/28

12:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$725

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 2/1

7:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 00m

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Sun 3/1

12:15 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$728

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

6:15 am-9:50 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/23

10:25 am-5:00 am

1 stop13h 05m

$780

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 1/23

12:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/23

12:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop16h 35m

$826

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 1/27

1:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop13h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/5

10:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

$844

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

7:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/19

7:30 am-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$905

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Tue 1/27

12:30 am-11:35 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/31

12:40 am-7:15 am

1 stop25h 05m

$911

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 4/5

6:25 pm-10:45 am

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/18

12:50 am-4:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

$920

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 3/26

8:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/18

12:05 am-7:15 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$932

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 1/18

1:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/29

12:45 am-8:50 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$934

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Trip.com	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star
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
BudgetAir	Price Accuracy1 star	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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $532). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $818). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. 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

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,042 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

924 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
For as low as $826, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport in 14h 35m. Melbourne Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5190 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
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 Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $564 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines, starting at $634 and $638 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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 (71%), SriLankan Airlines (71%) and Ethiopian Air (71%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $1,372 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $743 while the most popular route, (Melbourne - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $789.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $532). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $818). 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$564	Average$728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$634	Average$824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$638	Average$936	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$675	Average$956	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$819	Average$976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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$324+ 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 May or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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

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Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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