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$354 Find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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07:00 - 21:55MEL-CMB
19h 25m1 stop
10:40 - 05:30CMB-MEL
14h 20m1 stop
Sun, 9 Jun - Thu, 27 Jun
21:20 - 09:40MEL-CMB
16h 50m2 stops
10:40 - 05:30CMB-MEL
14h 20m1 stop
Tue, 14 May - Tue, 10 Sep
12:45 - 21:55MEL-CMB
37h 40m2 stops
22:55 - 11:45CMB-MEL
32h 20m2 stops
Fri, 23 Aug - Mon, 9 Sep
21:20 - 09:40MEL-CMB
16h 50m2 stops
10:40 - 11:45CMB-MEL
20h 35m2 stops
Tue, 14 May - Tue, 10 Sep
13:25 - 22:55MEL-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
$882Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
21:30 - 19:00MEL-CMB
26h 00m1 stop
21:20 - 12:40CMB-MEL
34h 50m1 stop
$921China Eastern
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Tue, 14 May - Tue, 10 Sep
13:25 - 22:55MEL-CMB
14h 00m1 stop
00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
14h 40m1 stop
$934Malaysia Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Mon, 27 May
21:30 - 19:00MEL-CMB
26h 00m1 stop
00:15 - 09:00CMB-MEL
28h 15m3 stops
$983China Eastern
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Thu, 9 May - Sat, 25 May
09:05 - 23:35MEL-CMB
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00:50 - 09:50CMB-MEL
28h 30m1 stop
$1,009Singapore Airlines
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Fri, 23 Aug - Sun, 8 Sep
07:15 - 23:35MEL-CMB
20h 50m1 stop
00:50 - 09:50CMB-MEL
28h 30m1 stop
$1,038Singapore Airlines
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Flights from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $1,215 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,397 and $2,005 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo found on KAYAK was with Malaysia Airlines for $643. Malaysia Airlines proposed a return connection from $882 and China Eastern from $921.

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best one-way deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is $1,080.

How many flights are there between Melbourne Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Melbourne Airport and lands in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 45m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo take?

Direct flights cover the 13,441 km separating Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Colombo in about 10h 45m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Melbourne Airport at 16:10 and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 22:25.

What’s the latest departure time from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 16:10 and lands at 22:25.

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September

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December

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When to book flights from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo flights

  • What’s a good way to navigate Melbourne Airport?

    While Melbourne Airport is efficiently designed and well signed, unfamiliar airports can still be daunting. Melbourne Airport has its own app, which is free to download to any smartphone or device with an app store; simply called Melbourne Airport App. It contains maps, flight updates, exclusive sales and offers and even a parking tracker and calculator.

  • How can I easily get to Melbourne Airport?

    If you’re not driving your own vehicle or want to save some money on a taxi fare, the SkyBus is a popular and convenient option. Running roughly every 15min from three locations in Melbourne City, a one way ticket will cost you about A$ 15, or A$ 28 return. From Southern Cross Station, the journey usually takes around 25min, but this could take longer if there is heavy traffic.

  • What are the transportation options at the airport in Colombo?

    To travel on from the airport in Colombo you can take a public bus; this is the cheapest option available but can get very crowded and is not the most comfortable mode of transport. The journey to the city centre by bus takes about an hour. A much better option is to check with your hotel before your flight from Melbourne to Colombo whether you can request a shuttle. Alternatively, you can order a pre-paid taxi at the taxi counter in the Arrivals Hall.

  • Which hotels are close to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

    The Emyrean Hotel and Airport City Hub Hotel are the accommodations closest to the airport and both offer free airport transfers. You can also choose the Airport City Hotel Katunayaka, which organizes transfers for an additional charge. Passengers who are between flights can rent a room in six-hour blocks at the Serendiva Transit Hotel located inside the terminal building.

  • Are there any restaurants at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

    Yes, you won’t have to starve while waiting at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, although there is not a very wide range of restaurants available on-site. Your options include Deli Food & Spicy, Palm Strip Restaurant, Nestle Lanka and Burger King. In addition, there is Barista Coffee and Heladiv Tea Club if you just want to have something to drink.

  • What kind of facilities does the airport in Colombo feature?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Airport features some basic facilities such as ATMs and currency exchange counters, a medical station, baby changing rooms, luggage storage, waiting lounges, spa services and a few shops, including a pharmacy.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $231 for a one-way ticket and $452 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) and Colombo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Colombo, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Colombo are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $1,230 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,250 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Colombo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $769 or less one-way and $1,096 or less round-trip.
  • If you’re visiting friends or family overseas, why not pick them up an Australian souvenir from one of the Australian gift stores at Melbourne Airport (MEL)? Across multiple stores, you will find a selection of Australian made or themed goods and snacks.
  • Those travelling from Melbourne Airport with children will find a play area opposite Gate 15B of Terminal 2 and many baby changing facilities across both terminals. Just follow the signs to find them or ask one of the staff at the service desks.
  • Those needing a snack, substantial meal or just a beverage before boarding their flight will find an extensive selection at Melbourne Airport, including bars featuring local breweries, such as Stomping Ground Brewery, or the classics you can expect worldwide, like Subway, McDonald's and Krispy Kreme, with plenty of other options such as sushi and Vietnamese.
  • If you need any assistance once you have arrived at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), you will find an information desk located in the arrivals area that can assist and direct you as needed.
  • Though the majority of flights from Melbourne to Colombo include a stopover along the way, it is possible to save some time by finding direct flights on this route. To fly non-stop from Melbourne to Colombo you can book your ticket with SriLankan.
  • Passengers who are flying from Melbourne to Colombo with SriLankan can bid for an upgrade to Business Class. Those with Business Class tickets get to enjoy priority check-in, a private space with a lot of legroom and a wide selection of movies and meals. They also receive an amenity kit with useful accessories for the flight.
  • If you drive to Melbourne Airport and wish to leave your car there for the duration of your stay in Colombo, go to the airport website to see all the available parking options and pre-book your space to get the best deal.
  • Travellers who appreciate comfort and high quality service can wait for their flights from Melbourne to Colombo in one of the airport lounges. The Plaza Premium Lounge can be accessed after paying a fee on the door and comes with reading material, TVs, snacks, drinks and air conditioning.
  • If your muscles are tight or you feel stressed out before your flight from Melbourne to Colombo, why not try using the massage chairs at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? Five minutes in a chair costs as little as $2.
  • Those who like to stay connected at all times will be relieved to hear that there is Wi-Fi available at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, though it might not be accessible in all areas of the terminal building.
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Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Melbourne

Monday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

Ethiopian Air, SriLankan Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1478 reviews
8.7crew
8.4boarding
7.8food
8.1comfort
8.2entertainment
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Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

10.0 ExcellentYM, Apr 2024SIN - KUL
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Good flight. Fiod was ready a bit late hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

Good flight. The food was served a bit late, hence a hurry to finish before landing. Excellent crew and service

I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

Seating cramped; close to toilet, foul smelling and noisy, very unhygienic and disease risk Free and paid Wi-Fi NOT accessible at all - misleading advertising Very expensive sunglasses disappeared from back seat pouch. Coffee disgusting and cold

It seems paying premium economy does not make difference with economy. No priority boarding, not worthy paying extra$$$ for premium economy.

Wonderful service, planes and interior in great condition, very pleasant experience

The premium economy seats were not that great. It could have been more premium than economy seats.

A pc of cake or biscuit at least. The airport was like a maze need to take another bus to the main terminal to immigration.

They were able to assist my elderly father and myself after not being able to check in to scoot. The counter service was phenomenal. They did what they could to get us on the next plane so we could catch our Connecting flight. Scoot closed early on us so we ended up missing our flight.

Following a marathon flight riddled by delays and changes from Santiago, Chile, my flight to Melbourne from Sydney was on schedule but I was transferred to the next flight. The reason by ticketing and the floor manager was I missed the entry to flight by one minute! That's right, the emphasised that if I was 1 minute earlier I would be on the flight. I asked what was the point them emphasising 1minute overdue and how that helped me or the situation. They didn't care at all. Replying that if it was one minute earlier they would've done something and smirking delivering the information. Australian's do call Australia home, Qantas calls Australian's suckers.

1) crackly headphone jack 2) one of the emergency seats recline. Usually second row does. But in this case neither did 3) food was scrambled eggs or fruit. 4) fruit should not be the option to eggs 5)miserable unpleasant crew not a smile. Thought that was a virgin thing

Qantas are unable to service and unfit for purpose, they cannot transport Australians on time to overseas destinations. On top of the inflated ticketing, the Sydney flight to Santiago was impacted because the plane was delayed arriving and then further bungling by Qantas admitting the ground new ground crew in charge of cleaning were not trained. The impact on passengers with connecting flights was tremendous and long ques of frustrated passengers waiting for rescheduling. **Qantas has become the Australian Spirit of disappointment**

The staff we fantastic and seemed to work very well with each other

Business lounge in Melbourne mediocre. Look at Emirates or Qatar, Qantas! Great friendly crew. Food was good but Emirates is a level above. Business seat good. But can’t compare to Qatar. Main reason for booking Qantas is loyalty and terrific connection via Perth to LHR.

I was pleasantly surprised with my flight to LA with Qantas. Although seats were not the roomies, service was excellent.

The service and smooth landing. Food was delicious and the staff was friendly. We arrived earlier than scheduled.

Wonderful crew, good food. Absolutely loved the wine spritz and wish I could buy it!

Don’t like last minute airline change. Not able to choose seat earlier.

It's only a short trip from Sydney to Melbourne, which i have done many times. The trip met my expectations

chaos boarding. Crew in business class seemed short staffed and lacking in attention to details initially, but did improve during flight.

Delayed, not enough information. Had to ask for refreshments, crew could have been more proactive

The best so far coz this time it was all male steward on the economy cluster. They were polite, efficient & genuinely courteous. They do not judge you when you ask for more food & peanuts.

Delayed for 45 minutes. Don't know what's the issue. Other than that, food was not to my satisfaction. However it's okay.

My first course flight (Aor-Kul) was cancelled in the morning, and they asked me to board the night flight hence I need to transit overnight for the 2nd flight (Kul-Myy) that supposed to be on the same day. The overnight stay was not provided, (I'm traveling with my spouse, a daughter (5 y.o.) and an infant (2 months old). Hence I booked Sama Sama Hotel at my own expense (fortunately using my enrich miles points). Other than this issue, all services is good.

My experience with the flight was okay. My experience checking in was absolutely terrible. I was told I needed to change my e-ticket number to check in because I missed my flight in PDX. Even when shown the itinerary, they didn't budge and sent me to KLM across the airport. KLM wasn't open until 8pm and my flight was at 7:30pm. Nobody made accommodations in any way to get me to KUL. To add insult to injury, they rescheduled my flight to the very next day, creating a very long layover and did not offer any hotel stay. After this, even worse, I found out later they delayed the first 7:30pm flight to 9:10pm. Meaning, I could have still boarded but they refused to even try to get me on the plane. As a result, I missed a day of work and lost pay for the day. Also, when I went to get my luggage, it wasn't there. It was STILL in Singapore. They had from 5:30pm to 5am to get my luggage onto the plane and they still couldn't get that right. This is the worst experience I've had flying anywhere in the past decade I've been travelling.

Entertainment system was too old, crew were unorganised during boarding

No recognition for one World Emerald member. Business class seat has flat bed

No recognition for one World Emerald member. I got row 1 in business class and it was pathetic. No leg space, cramped space, less recline

Cabin crew as always are leaps and bounds the crowning glory of MH. Friendliness and natural warmth are such incredible traits. Food was very good on this flight also; and flexibility in meal time to accomodate rest was a plus point. Early arrival and landing as the first morning inbound at T4 LHR meant I was off the plane and in the queue for an Uber in less than 15 minutes!

Good airline for the price. The Air stewardess are great, nothing is to much trouble. Will use again.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

We were cutting it close on our connecting flight and notified all staff at departing gate and flight attendants. From the start, we were told to check in with the international transfer desk by everyone, except for one lady who wanted to argue the time difference that was already taken into account. We also asked if we could try to exit the plane first (our family of 4 and 8 others on the same connecting flight). They just told us to check in with international transfers. We landed and had very little time to make our next flight. We were not offered any assistance or communication to the receiving gate. We ran all the way to the international transfers gate only to be turned away. I think we could have made it if we were allowed to exit and a call was made to other check in counter. After that we spent 6 grueling hours with our kids trying to rebook a flight. No food of any type of compensation was offered besides a dirty hotel room. The ladies with China Eastern at the Shanghai International counter were rude an unhelpful. We were directed to 3 different counters and waited before they said they forgot about a hotel. It was a long, miserable day. I believe this could have all been avoided.

The landings were smooth . Being unable to check-in online was terribly stressful and the queue at Haneda exemely long. We paid extra for window seats and did not get them.

It was my birthday while I was on the flight on China eastern airlines. They celebrated my day by giving me a personalized birthday card and also a very delicious pastry. I was surprised and thankful by the China Eastern crew! The whole staff was kind and professional? My second flight into China and the most memorable! Thank you-

Pros: "Price"
Cons: "Hotel provided was ok but I expected more . The wait to get to the hotel was way too long and people at airport were not helpful. There was no clear instructions on where to wait, who we were to deal with . The directions were misleading."
Cons: "delay of about 1 hour, we almost missed our international flight from beigin"
Pros: "Great crew in business class!"
Cons: "Wifi was terrible, entertainment is below average and angle seats for a 12 hour flight is sub par. The food was so so"
Cons: "The plane stopped at an airport between Shanghai and Kunming, which was not shown in iteneray. I got off at this airport thinking I arrived in Kunming. . I was told that I have to check in again at Kunming. When I tried to check in again, there was only one person in the entire airport checking in passengers and she spoke no English. We finally figured out what had happened and barely made it back to the plane before it departed for Kunming."

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

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Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Aircraft used fir this route was pretty old. Seats 💺 were hard & difficult to reclaim although it was flat bed

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/5Sat
2 stops
49h 25mMEL-CMB
$354
9/5Thu
1 stop
15h 00mMEL-CMB
$363
10/5Fri
2 stops
37h 40mMEL-CMB
$364
15/5Wed
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
27h 55mMEL-CMB
$643
8/5Wed
1 stopMalaysia Airlines
14h 00mMEL-CMB
$650
9/5Thu
3 stopsChina Eastern
28h 10mMEL-CMB
$718
6/7Sat
directSriLankan Airlines
10h 45mMEL-CMB
$869
26/7Fri
directSriLankan Airlines
10h 45mMEL-CMB
$877
8/5Wed
3 stopsEmirates
35h 30mMEL-CMB
$1,589
1/6Sat
3 stopsEmirates
44h 35mMEL-CMB
$1,647

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Colombo that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5Thu
multi-stop
14h 00mMEL-CMB
10/5Fri
multi-stop
18h 30mCMB-MEL
$755
1/5Wed
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23/5Thu
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$852
1/5Wed
multi-stop
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multi-stop
30h 25mCMB-MEL
$863
1/5Wed
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36h 30mMEL-CMB
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multi-stopChina Eastern
31h 10mCMB-MEL
$1,022
1/5Wed
multi-stopChina Eastern
36h 30mMEL-CMB
23/5Thu
multi-stopChina Eastern
31h 10mCMB-MEL
$1,025
1/5Wed
directSriLankan Airlines
10h 45mMEL-CMB
22/5Wed
directSriLankan Airlines
9h 45mCMB-MEL
$1,105
3/5Fri
directSriLankan Airlines
10h 45mMEL-CMB
9/5Thu
directSriLankan Airlines
9h 45mCMB-MEL
$1,152
29/4Mon
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
27h 55mMEL-CMB
5/5Sun
multi-stopMalaysia Airlines
27h 05mCMB-MEL
$1,162
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
31h 10mMEL-CMB
22/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
25h 15mCMB-MEL
$1,945
30/4Tue
multi-stopEmirates
41h 45mMEL-CMB
7/5Tue
multi-stopEmirates
42h 30mCMB-MEL
$1,957

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Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) - Colombo Flights

Departure:

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL)Australia

Destination:

Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

Return flight deals:

Colombo - Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

Cabin classes:

$3,266
$5,034
$932