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Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
AU$336
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) 19h 25m · 1 stop Mon, Dec 14
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Cheapest return
AU$952
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) 19h 25m · 2 stops Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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Flight news

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September
Cheapest

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 AU$336 and round-trip from AU$952. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Melbourne 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 Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) (from AU$336) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport, with an average price of AU$1,260. July is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching AU$2,068.

AU$2,068
AU$1,664
AU$1,260
AU$856
    Cheapest
  • AU$1,853
    Nov
  • AU$1,641
    Dec
  • AU$1,775
    Jan
  • AU$1,653
    Feb
  • AU$1,469
    Mar
  • AU$1,656
    Apr
  • AU$1,801
    May
  • AU$1,584
    Jun
  • AU$2,068
    Jul
  • AU$1,707
    Aug
  • AU$1,260
    Sep
  • AU$1,626
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's 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 AU$618. It is best to avoid January, when the average price can reach AU$1,153.

AU$1,153
AU$886
AU$618
AU$351
    Cheapest
  • AU$698
    Nov
  • AU$788
    Dec
  • AU$1,153
    Jan
  • AU$1,044
    Feb
  • AU$1,017
    Mar
  • AU$987
    Apr
  • AU$977
    May
  • AU$1,031
    Jun
  • AU$1,082
    Jul
  • AU$758
    Aug
  • AU$618
    Sep
  • AU$701
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike International 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 departure day from Bandaranaike International Airport to Melbourne Airport is Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

AU$1,062
AU$913
AU$764
AU$615
    Cheapest
  • AU$923
    Mon
  • AU$768
    Tue
  • AU$1,062
    Wed
  • AU$764
    Thu
  • AU$1,005
    Fri
  • AU$769
    Sat
  • AU$971
    Sun

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.
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  1. JQ006

    20:00

    CMB

    9h 40m

    11:10

    MEL

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  2. AK044

    10:25

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    3h 45m

    Direct

    16:40

    KUL

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  3. D7218

    18:10

    KUL

    7h 50m

    Direct

    05:00

    MEL

    - - - - T - S
  4. AK046

    22:50

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    3h 40m

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    05:00

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  5. AK520

    07:05

    KUL

    2h

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    08:05

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  6. VJ081

    11:05

    SGN

    8h 30m

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    23:35

    MEL

    S M T W T - S
  7. AK046

    22:50

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    3h 40m

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    05:00

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  8. D7212

    13:25

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    7h 50m

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    00:15

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  9. AK046

    22:50

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    3h 40m

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    05:00

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  10. D7218

    18:10

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    7h 50m

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    05:00

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    - - - - T - S
  11. AK046

    22:50

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    3h 40m

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    05:00

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  12. AK520

    07:05

    KUL

    2h

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    08:05

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  13. TR597

    17:55

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    2h 5m

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    21:00

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    S M T W T F S
  14. TR038

    11:00

    SIN

    7h 15m

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    21:15

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
  15. AK046

    22:50

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    3h 40m

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    05:00

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  16. AK522

    14:40

    KUL

    2h

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    15:40

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  17. TR597

    17:55

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    2h 5m

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    21:00

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    S M T W T F S
  18. TR038

    11:00

    SIN

    7h 15m

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    21:15

    MEL

    S - - W T F -
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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 2 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 00:35, and the last departs at 19:55, 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 AU$1,891 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 AU$336, and round-trip fares start from AU$952. The current lowest fare is a AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; 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 10 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 AU$896. 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 AU$336. 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.
  • Enter Bandaranaike International Airport and Melbourne 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.