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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
MEL — CMB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
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 Wednesday or Thursday 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 12 September 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | £590 |
Good round-trip deal | £491 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 29 August 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £816). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,293). 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 12 September 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
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 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: 13h 58m.
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: 13h 58m.
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.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as SriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
6.2
Food
7.0
Boarding
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.8
Crew
7.5
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
Entertainment
6.2
Food
7.0
Boarding
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Overall
6.8
Crew
7.5
Reviews
1 / 1
8.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Jan 2024
CMB - SYD
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