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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 US$214 and round-trip from US$536. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$570 US$759
      25% off
      25% off
      US$759 US$570
    • 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
      US$577 US$759
      24% off
      24% off
      US$759 US$577
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$614 US$759
      19% off
      19% off
      US$759 US$614
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$622
      18% off
      US$759 US$622
    • 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
      US$536
      28% off
      US$759 US$536
    • 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
      US$539
      28% off
      US$759 US$539
    • 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
      US$593
      22% off
      US$759 US$593
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$609
      20% off
      US$759 US$609
    • CMB 22:50
      24h 40m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 7 | AirAsia
      MEL 13:00
      10h 20m
      Direct
      CMB 17:50
      Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$611
      19% off
      US$759 US$611
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      MEL 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CMB 16:00
      Melbourne - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Dec 15 | AirAsia
      US$214 US$330
      35% off
      35% off
      US$330 US$214
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 16 | AirAsia
      US$215 US$330
      35% off
      35% off
      US$330 US$215
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
      US$216 US$330
      35% off
      35% off
      US$330 US$216
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 25 | AirAsia
      US$216
      35% off
      US$330 US$216
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
      US$216
      35% off
      US$330 US$216
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
      US$216
      35% off
      US$330 US$216
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Dec 13 | AirAsia
      US$216
      35% off
      US$330 US$216
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 11 | AirAsia
      US$216
      35% off
      US$330 US$216
    • CMB 22:50
      19h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:45
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
      US$219
      34% off
      US$330 US$219
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$679
      59% off
      59% off
      US$679 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$679
      59% off
      59% off
      US$679 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$679
      59% off
      59% off
      US$679 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      59% off
      US$679 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      59% off
      US$679 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      59% off
      US$679 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$278
      59% off
      US$679 US$278
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$279
      59% off
      US$679 US$279
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$301
      56% off
      US$679 US$301
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$330
      16% off
      16% off
      US$330 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$330
      16% off
      16% off
      US$330 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$474
      42% off
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$278
      41% off
      US$474 US$278
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$279
      41% off
      US$474 US$279
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$301
      36% off
      US$474 US$301
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      US$398 US$749
      47% off
      47% off
      US$749 US$398
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      US$398 US$749
      47% off
      47% off
      US$749 US$398
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      US$617 US$749
      18% off
      18% off
      US$749 US$617
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 1 | Srilankan Airlines
      US$629
      16% off
      US$749 US$629
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 2 | Srilankan Airlines
      US$629
      16% off
      US$749 US$629
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Srilankan Airlines
      US$629
      16% off
      US$749 US$629
    • CMB 00:35
      9h 55m
      Direct
      MEL 16:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Srilankan Airlines
      US$629
      16% off
      US$749 US$629
    • CMB 10:25
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      MEL 05:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | AirAsia
      US$270
      64% off
      US$749 US$270
    • CMB 00:45
      16h 50m
      1 stop
      MEL 23:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Oct 30 | Cathay Pacific
      US$545
      27% off
      US$749 US$545
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$330
      16% off
      16% off
      US$330 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$330
      16% off
      16% off
      US$330 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277 US$474
      42% off
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      US$277
      42% off
      US$474 US$277
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      US$278
      41% off
      US$474 US$278
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
      US$279
      41% off
      US$474 US$279
    • CMB 19:55
      9h 40m
      Direct
      MEL 11:05
      Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      US$301
      36% off
      US$474 US$301
    • CMB 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      MEL 14:00
      Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com 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 US$419. January sees the highest fares, around US$782.

US$782
US$601
US$419
US$238
    Cheapest
  • US$549
    Oct
  • US$486
    Nov
  • US$534
    Dec
  • US$782
    Jan
  • US$708
    Feb
  • US$690
    Mar
  • US$669
    Apr
  • US$662
    May
  • US$699
    Jun
  • US$734
    Jul
  • US$514
    Aug
  • US$419
    Sep

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport are usually in September, with an average price of US$854. October sees the highest fares, around US$1,642.

US$1,642
US$1,248
US$854
US$460
    Cheapest
  • US$1,642
    Oct
  • US$1,210
    Nov
  • US$1,113
    Dec
  • US$1,203
    Jan
  • US$1,121
    Feb
  • US$996
    Mar
  • US$1,123
    Apr
  • US$1,222
    May
  • US$1,074
    Jun
  • US$1,402
    Jul
  • US$1,157
    Aug
  • US$854
    Sep

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Wednesday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$714
US$632
US$550
US$468
  • US$633
    Mon
  • US$550
    Tue
  • US$714
    Wed
  • US$551
    Thu
  • US$667
    Fri
  • US$567
    Sat
  • US$668
    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 US$214) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From US$214
Jetstar Airways
From US$277
Batik Air Malaysia
From US$324
Vietnam Airlines
From US$332
Thai AirAsia
From US$355
Air India
From US$386
Srilankan Airlines
From US$395
VietJet Air
From US$398
IndiGo
From US$399
Malaysia Airlines
From US$434

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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 -
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  2. AK044

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    10:25

    CMB

    3h 45m

    Direct

    16:40

    KUL

    S - - - - - S
    Search

  3. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    18:10

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Direct

    05:00

    MEL

    - - - - T - S

  4. AK046

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    22:50

    CMB

    3h 45m

    Direct

    05:05

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. D7212

    Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    13:25

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Direct

    00:15

    MEL

    - M - W - - -

  6. AK046

    Bandaranaike International Airport

    22:50

    CMB

    3h 45m

    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 US$214
Cheapest return ticket price US$536

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 11 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 US$1,170 in January, 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 US$214, and round-trip fares start from US$536. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Tue, Dec 15; 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 7 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 US$664. 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 US$214. 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.
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