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 58m.

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 17m.

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

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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 $772.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

The most flights from MEL to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 (54%), SriLankan Airlines (54%) and Ethiopian Air (54%).

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 33% 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?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport. Prices for May average $819 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $562. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 45% on your journey compared to booking in December

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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 September 11, 2025.

Sat 10/1810:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/2510:55 pmCMB - MEL

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$573

Sat 9/279:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1010:55 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$576

Sat 9/279:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/1110:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$578

Fri 10/311:20 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1710:25 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$580

Wed 10/291:30 amMEL - CMB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1710:25 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$585

Sat 10/2510:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/110:25 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$590

Wed 10/17:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/2510:55 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$592

Wed 10/222:00 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/510:25 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$597

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Tue 10/78:45 amMEL - CMB

1 stop19h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 11/212:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop25h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$753

Mon 9/299:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/2911:00 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$791

Tue 10/71:05 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 11/312:10 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/9

$898

Mon 9/291:25 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop13h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 10/2812:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop27h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$778

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Sat 9/279:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1010:55 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$576

Sat 9/279:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/1110:40 amCMB - MEL

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$578

Wed 10/17:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/2510:55 pmCMB - MEL

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$592

Sat 10/1810:45 pmMEL - CMB

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Sat 10/2510:55 pmCMB - MEL

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$573

Wed 10/222:00 pmMEL - CMB

3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/510:25 amCMB - MEL

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/8

$597

Sat 10/2510:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/110:25 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$590

Wed 10/291:30 amMEL - CMB

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/1710:25 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$585

Fri 10/311:20 pmMEL - CMB

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Mon 11/1710:25 amCMB - MEL

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$580

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Wed 10/157:00 amMEL - CMB

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$248

Mon 9/299:45 pmMEL - CMB

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$289

Sat 11/151:10 pmMEL - CMB

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$306

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$419

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1:05 pm-9:30 pm

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12:10 pm-10:15 am

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$898

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7:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$248

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Mon 9/29

9:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$290

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1:10 pm-9:10 pm

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$306

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9:45 pm-9:55 pm

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$400

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12:30 am-12:01 am

1 stop29h 01m

$564

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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, Qantas Airways, and Malaysia Airlines 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

1,365 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

1,365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,365 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

905 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,365 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

278 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,365 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

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

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

75 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,365 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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How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
For as low as $753, Malaysia Airlines can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Melbourne Airport in 19h 40m. 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 SriLankan Airlines, starting at $638 and $671 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 (54%), SriLankan Airlines (54%) and Ethiopian Air (54%).
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
On average you can expect to pay $801 for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $408 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 $1,028). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Colombo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$564	Average$738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Malaysia Airlines	Cheapest$638	Average$920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$671	Average$969	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$705	Average$976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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