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Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £164 and round-trip from £355. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 7:50 PM
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 1:00 PM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £417 £613
        32% off
        32% off
        £613 £417
      • CMB 7:55 PM
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 1:00 PM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        £418 £613
        32% off
        32% off
        £613 £418
      • CMB 7:55 PM
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 1:00 PM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
        £433 £613
        28% off
        28% off
        £613 £433
      • CMB 7:50 PM
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        MEL 1:00 PM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
        £447
        27% off
        £613 £447
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 31 | AirAsia
        MEL 1:00 PM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        £355
        42% off
        £613 £355
      • CMB 10:55 PM
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 22 | AirAsia
        MEL 1:00 PM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £359
        41% off
        £613 £359
      • CMB 10:55 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        MEL 12:15 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Oct 12 | AirAsia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 9:55 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | AirAsia X
        £382
        38% off
        £613 £382
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        MEL 1:00 AM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 9:25 AM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | AirAsia X
        £392
        36% off
        £613 £392
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 9:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia X
        £402
        34% off
        £613 £402
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 29 | AirAsia
        MEL 6:15 AM
        21h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 9:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | AirAsia X
        £405
        34% off
        £613 £405
      • CMB 10:55 PM
        24h 35m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Oct 24 | AirAsia
        MEL 1:00 PM
        10h 20m
        Nonstop
        CMB 5:50 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        £423
        31% off
        £613 £423
      • CMB 10:55 PM
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 9:30 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Oct 21 | AirAsia
        MEL 1:00 AM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 9:25 AM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | AirAsia X
        £441
        28% off
        £613 £441
      • CMB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        MEL 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CMB 4:00 PM
        Melbourne - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 7:55 PM
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        £179 £285
        37% off
        37% off
        £285 £179
      • CMB 7:55 PM
        9h 40m
        Nonstop
        MEL 11:05 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £208 £285
        27% off
        27% off
        £285 £208
      • CMB 10:25 AM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 17 | AirAsia
        £164 £285
        42% off
        42% off
        £285 £164
      • CMB 10:25 AM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 19 | AirAsia
        £165
        42% off
        £285 £165
      • CMB 10:25 AM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Nov 5 | AirAsia
        £165
        42% off
        £285 £165
      • CMB 10:25 AM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Tue, Nov 24 | AirAsia
        £165
        42% off
        £285 £165
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Dec 4 | AirAsia
        £165
        42% off
        £285 £165
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Fri, Nov 20 | AirAsia
        £167
        41% off
        £285 £167
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 11:45 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Sun, Nov 15 | AirAsia
        £168
        41% off
        £285 £168
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 4 | AirAsia
        £168
        41% off
        £285 £168
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Dec 2 | AirAsia
        £172
        40% off
        £285 £172
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 9 | AirAsia
        £172
        40% off
        £285 £172
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Mon, Nov 16 | AirAsia
        £172
        40% off
        £285 £172
      • CMB 10:50 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        MEL 5:00 AM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Wed, Nov 25 | AirAsia
        £173
        39% off
        £285 £173
      • CMB 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MEL 2:00 PM
        Colombo - Melbourne | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of £315. You’ll want to avoid January, when the average price can reach as high as £587.

£587
£451
£315
£179
    Cheapest
  • £457
    Oct
  • £365
    Nov
  • £401
    Dec
  • £587
    Jan
  • £531
    Feb
  • £517
    Mar
  • £502
    Apr
  • £497
    May
  • £525
    Jun
  • £550
    Jul
  • £385
    Aug
  • £315
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, September is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of £641. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching £1,052.

£1,052
£847
£641
£436
    Cheapest
  • £969
    Oct
  • £907
    Nov
  • £835
    Dec
  • £903
    Jan
  • £841
    Feb
  • £747
    Mar
  • £842
    Apr
  • £916
    May
  • £806
    Jun
  • £1,052
    Jul
  • £868
    Aug
  • £641
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike Intl. 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 day to depart from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

£534
£474
£413
£353
    Cheapest
  • £476
    Mon
  • £421
    Tue
  • £534
    Wed
  • £413
    Thu
  • £506
    Fri
  • £437
    Sat
  • £496
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is AirAsia (from £164) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

AirAsia
From £164
Jetstar Airways
From £179
Batik Air Malaysia
From £220
Thai AirAsia
From £231
Vietnam Airlines
From £254
IndiGo
From £290
SriLankan Airlines
From £293
Malaysia Airlines
From £303
VietJet Air
From £316
Air India
From £327

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What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike Intl. 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 Intl. Airport

    8:00 PM

    CMB

    9h 40m

    10:10 AM

    MEL

    - M - W - F -
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  2. AK044

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    10:40 AM

    CMB

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    4:50 PM

    KUL

    - - - - T F S
    Search

  3. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    6:10 PM

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 AM

    MEL

    - - - - T - S

  4. AK046

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    10:55 PM

    CMB

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  5. D7212

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    1:25 PM

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Nonstop

    12:15 AM

    MEL

    - M - W - - -

  6. AK046

    Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

    10:55 PM

    CMB

    3h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:05 AM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  7. D7218

    Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport

    6:10 PM

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Nonstop

    5:00 AM

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
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About Bandaranaike Intl. Airport and Melbourne Airport

Learn about Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,367.31 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £164
Cheapest return ticket price £355

FAQs for Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    Bandaranaike Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (CMB) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £800 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 06:45 and arrives in Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 21:00.
    • The distance from Melbourne Airport to downtown is about 18 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Avalon Airport to downtown is about 50 km. It takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Essendon Airport to downtown is about 11 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is Essendon Airport. The distance is around 8 km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 991 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport currently start from £164, and round-trip fares start from £355. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia flight departing on Tue, Nov 17; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Bandaranaike Intl. 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 Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport is £645. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport to Melbourne Airport, with one-way fares starting from £164. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike Intl. 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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