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Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport flight
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Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€234
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 10h 20m · Nonstop Sat, Feb 6
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Cheapest round-trip
€456
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 10h 20m · 1 stop Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22
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When to travel
October
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €234 and round-trip from €456. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Displayed flight fares from Melbourne to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €234) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, November is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with an average price of €763. In contrast, December is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching €1,318.

€1,318
€1,041
€763
€486
  • €763
    Nov
  • €1,318
    Dec
  • €984
    Jan
  • €838
    Feb
  • €858
    Mar
  • €914
    Apr
  • €865
    May
  • €1,019
    Jun
  • €910
    Jul
  • €842
    Aug
  • €961
    Sep
  • €840
    Oct

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. 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 Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of €332. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as €735.

€735
€534
€332
€131
    Cheapest
  • €389
    Nov
  • €735
    Dec
  • €457
    Jan
  • €412
    Feb
  • €496
    Mar
  • €529
    Apr
  • €553
    May
  • €591
    Jun
  • €465
    Jul
  • €450
    Aug
  • €391
    Sep
  • €332
    Oct

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

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

€585
€501
€416
€332
  • €585
    Mon
  • €416
    Tue
  • €473
    Wed
  • €436
    Thu
  • €543
    Fri
  • €456
    Sat
  • €517
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Melbourne to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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  1. JQ005

    1:00 PM

    MEL

    10h 20m

    5:50 PM

    CMB

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  2. D7213

    1:30 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:10 AM

    KUL

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  3. AK045

    8:25 AM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    9:25 AM

    CMB

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  4. OD178

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    6h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

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  5. OD178

    12:25 PM

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    3:35 PM

    KUL

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  6. AK047

    8:45 PM

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:50 PM

    CMB

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  7. D7219

    6:15 AM

    MEL

    8h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    KUL

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  8. AK047

    8:45 PM

    KUL

    3h 35m

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    9:50 PM

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  9. JQ033

    3:50 PM

    MEL

    6h 10m

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    7:00 PM

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  10. AK375

    10:20 PM

    DPS

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    1:25 AM

    KUL

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  11. AK045

    8:25 AM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    9:25 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
  12. D7213

    1:30 AM

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:10 AM

    KUL

    - - T W T - -
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  13. AK047

    8:45 PM

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:50 PM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
  14. MU740

    10:30 PM

    MEL

    10h 30m

    Nonstop

    6:00 AM

    PVG

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  15. MU5816

    11:25 AM

    PVG

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    3:15 PM

    KMG

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  16. MU713

    6:35 PM

    KMG

    5h 30m

    Nonstop

    9:35 PM

    CMB

    S M - W - F S
  17. OD178

    8:00 AM

    MEL

    6h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:25 AM

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
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  18. OD178

    12:25 PM

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    3:35 PM

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
  19. AK045

    8:25 AM

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    9:25 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport Flights

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

    Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport takes about 10 hours 24 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport departs at 13:00, and the last departs at 17:30, 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €1,111 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 07:00 and arrives in Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 13:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 17:25 and arrives in Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) at 22:20.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85 km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1194 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport currently start from €246, and round-trip fares start from €456. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia X flight departing on Fri, Jan 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 10 hours 21 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 Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport is €763. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from €246. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Melbourne Airport and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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