Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or August, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 July 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | £632 |
Good round-trip deal | £872 or less |
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Colombo
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.
The best time to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 82 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,280). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 July 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Melbourne to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 30 July 2025.
The most flights from MEL to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Hong Kong (HKG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £495.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 5h 23m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 13m.
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