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

• Earliest: departs at 00:35 and lands at 10:27
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 05:47.

The flight takes about 9h 52m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne takes 9h 52m, 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.

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne range from $1,116 to $1,643, with an average of $1,380 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,116 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the $1,380 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,131 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with $1,587 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $44–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $864 to $6,880. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $621, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

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 $60:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• Ace Rental Cars
• Simba Car Hire

Near Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV) – daily rates from around $84:

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

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 56m.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Melbourne. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,316 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,456, a difference of $140.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• SriLankan Airlines
• Jetstar

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 40m, compared to 15h 38m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 15h 39m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Melbourne is 5 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.

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.

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

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