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Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
PHP 16,432
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 10h 20m · Direct Sat, Feb 6
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Cheapest return
PHP 32,081
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 10h 20m · 1 stop Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from PHP 16,432 and round-trip from PHP 32,081. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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 International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from PHP 16,432) 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 International Airport

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

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, November is often the month to find the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of PHP 53,635. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching PHP 92,729.

PHP 92,729
PHP 73,182
PHP 53,635
PHP 34,088
  • PHP 53,635
    Nov
  • PHP 92,729
    Dec
  • PHP 69,222
    Jan
  • PHP 58,959
    Feb
  • PHP 60,352
    Mar
  • PHP 64,264
    Apr
  • PHP 60,862
    May
  • PHP 71,648
    Jun
  • PHP 64,029
    Jul
  • PHP 59,213
    Aug
  • PHP 67,557
    Sep
  • PHP 59,051
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International 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 Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in October, with an average price of PHP 23,332. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach PHP 51,659.

PHP 51,659
PHP 37,496
PHP 23,332
PHP 9,169
    Cheapest
  • PHP 27,333
    Nov
  • PHP 51,659
    Dec
  • PHP 32,151
    Jan
  • PHP 28,925
    Feb
  • PHP 34,863
    Mar
  • PHP 37,202
    Apr
  • PHP 38,859
    May
  • PHP 41,524
    Jun
  • PHP 32,708
    Jul
  • PHP 31,621
    Aug
  • PHP 27,513
    Sep
  • PHP 23,332
    Oct

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

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

PHP 41,116
PHP 35,181
PHP 29,246
PHP 23,311
  • PHP 41,116
    Mon
  • PHP 29,246
    Tue
  • PHP 33,223
    Wed
  • PHP 30,676
    Thu
  • PHP 38,147
    Fri
  • PHP 32,077
    Sat
  • PHP 36,342
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. JQ005

    13:00

    MEL

    10h 20m

    17:50

    CMB

    - M - W - F -
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  2. D7213

    01:30

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Direct

    07:10

    KUL

    - - T W T - -
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  3. AK045

    08:25

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    09:25

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
  4. OD178

    08:00

    MEL

    6h 25m

    Direct

    11:25

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
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  5. OD178

    12:25

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Direct

    15:35

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
  6. AK047

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
  7. D7219

    06:15

    MEL

    8h 20m

    Direct

    11:35

    KUL

    S M - - - F S
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  8. AK047

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
  9. JQ033

    15:50

    MEL

    6h 10m

    Direct

    19:00

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AK375

    22:20

    DPS

    3h 5m

    Direct

    01:25

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
  11. AK045

    08:25

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    09:25

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
  12. D7213

    01:30

    MEL

    8h 40m

    Direct

    07:10

    KUL

    - - T W T - -
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  13. AK047

    20:45

    KUL

    3h 35m

    Direct

    21:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
  14. MU740

    22:30

    MEL

    10h 30m

    Direct

    06:00

    PVG

    S M T W T F S
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  15. MU5816

    11:25

    PVG

    3h 50m

    Direct

    15:15

    KMG

    S M T W T F S
  16. MU713

    18:35

    KMG

    5h 30m

    Direct

    21:35

    CMB

    S M - W - F S
  17. OD178

    08:00

    MEL

    6h 25m

    Direct

    11:25

    DPS

    S M T W T F S
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  18. OD178

    12:25

    DPS

    3h 10m

    Direct

    15:35

    KUL

    S M T W T F S
  19. AK045

    08:25

    KUL

    3h 30m

    Direct

    09:25

    CMB

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

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

    Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International 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 International Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International 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 International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around PHP 78,121 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 1194 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from PHP 22,262, and round-trip fares start from PHP 32,081. The current lowest fare is a China Eastern Airlines flight departing on Wed, Jan 6; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International 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 International Airport is PHP 53,639. 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 International Airport, with one-way fares starting from PHP 22,262. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International 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 International 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.