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2 airlines operate flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Melbourne. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SriLankan Airlines
• Jetstar

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and may arrive at several airports in Melbourne area, including Melbourne Avalon (AVV), Melbourne Moorabbin (MBW), Melbourne Essendon (MEB) and Melbourne (MEL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,114 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with $1,640 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Singapore Changi (SIN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,350 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,447, a difference of $97. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Melbourne are Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Crown Casino, and Marvel Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Melbourne on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne:

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 10:10
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 05:40.

The flight takes about 9h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of $1,391. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne takes 9h 50m, covering 13,467 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $682, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne flights. 83% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 49m, compared to 14h 50m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 15h 42m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Melbourne is 4 hours ahead of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Eastern Australia Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Melbourne is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Melbourne Airport (MEL) – daily rates from around $19:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Alpha

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $24:

• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Economy Rent a Car
• Kangaroo Rental
• Budget

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne range from $1,133 to $1,650, with an average of $1,391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,133 counts as a good deal.