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

Over the last year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 34% of flights being delayed.

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 early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

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

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 01m.

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 $765.

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.

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Colombo delayed?

About 34% of weekly flights between Melbourne and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 minutes.

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

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 13m.

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 (83%), SriLankan Airlines (39%) and Ethiopian Air (39%).

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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

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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.

$421+ Flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between $995 and $1,417 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $725 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 11-Feb 5).

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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 December 12, 2025.

Thu 12/115:55 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/1610:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$939

Mon 12/296:15 amMEL - CMB

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/410:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,118

Sat 12/271:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/510:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,119

Sun 12/211:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/3110:50 pmCMB - MEL

2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,121

Sat 12/271:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/410:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$1,152

Wed 12/249:15 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/110:50 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,159

Sat 12/271:00 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops40h 10mChina Eastern

Thu 1/11:05 amCMB - MEL

2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/10

$1,168

Tue 12/236:15 amMEL - CMB

1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/810:25 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$1,171

Thu 12/113:10 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 12/2011:35 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop26h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,177

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 December 12, 2025.

Thu 3/58:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 3/812:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop14h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$741

Mon 2/28:40 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific

Mon 3/212:45 amCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/11

$763

Thu 3/125:25 pmMEL - CMB

Nonstop10h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Wed 3/1812:25 amCMB - MEL

Nonstop10h 00mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$780

Wed 4/228:00 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/111:10 amCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$788

Thu 3/1210:30 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop26h 00mChina Eastern

Wed 3/181:05 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/11

$803

Mon 3/28:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 3/1512:40 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$748

Fri 2/68:40 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific

Tue 3/312:45 amCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/11

$805

Wed 1/286:15 amMEL - CMB

2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/412:45 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$820

Thu 2/268:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 3/1112:40 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$748

Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 1/1110:00 amMEL - CMB

2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/510:50 pmCMB - MEL

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$725

Tue 1/136:20 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/412:45 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$911

Thu 1/156:15 amMEL - CMB

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/3110:25 amCMB - MEL

3 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$738

Sat 1/178:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 2/812:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop25h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$891

Fri 1/238:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 2/1012:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop27h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$924

Wed 1/288:40 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/412:45 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$796

Thu 1/298:10 amMEL - CMB

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/412:45 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$838

Thu 1/297:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop22h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 2/512:15 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop24h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$909

One-way flights from Melbourne to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sun 4/127:00 amMEL - CMB

2 stops22h 35mBatik Air

Deal found 12/10

$421

Wed 12/311:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$422

Wed 1/289:15 amMEL - CMB

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$425

Tue 12/307:45 amMEL - CMB

2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$460

Sat 12/201:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$952

Mon 3/94:55 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops31h 00mEmirates

Deal found 12/9

$1,143

Wed 4/83:55 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops31h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/10

$1,146

Wed 2/412:05 pmMEL - CMB

2 stops42h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/11

$1,147

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Most accurate provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Most trusted provider	Mytrip 3 stars
Round-trip from	$725 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$421 (Batik Air)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,194
Good round-trip deal	$1,021 or less

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MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 3/5

8:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

12:40 am-8:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$741

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 3/2

8:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/15

12:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$748

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 2/26

8:45 am-11:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/11

12:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$748

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

8:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/2

12:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$763

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

5:25 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop10h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/18

12:25 am-3:55 pm

Nonstop10h 00m

$780

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 4/22

8:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/11

1:10 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$788

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Thu 3/12

10:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/18

1:05 am-2:05 pm

3 stops31h 30m

$803

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Fri 2/6

8:40 am-11:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

12:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$805

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Wed 1/28

6:15 am-11:30 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/4

12:45 am-12:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$820

MelbourneColombo

MEL - CMB

MELCMB

Melbourne

Sun 4/12

7:00 am-1:05 am

2 stops22h 35m

$421

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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
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $551). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $819). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

1,412 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

1,412 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,412 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

1,095 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,412 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

947 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,412 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

282 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,412 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

1,412 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
For as low as $741, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport in 20h 20m. Melbourne Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 5190 mi.
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 Malaysia Airlines and Cathay Pacific, starting at $620 and $634 round-trip. Singapore Airlines is priced at 30% 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 (83%), SriLankan Airlines (39%) and Ethiopian Air (39%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $1,050 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $750 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $551). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $819). 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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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$564	Average$728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$620	Average$949	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$634	Average$824	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$675	Average$945	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$705	Average$962	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Thai Airways	Cheapest$880	Average$1,475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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$421+ 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 Saturday

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