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

• Earliest: departs at 07:10 and lands at 17:38
• Latest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 03:58.

The flight takes about 10h 28m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 10h 28m, 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 Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $1,110 to $1,597, with an average of $1,298 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,110 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $1,298 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,257 return via Singapore Changi (SIN), compared with $1,320 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline on the Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $470, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Xdrive Mobility
• GREEN MOTION
• AcaRent
• Ace
• CarWiz

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

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

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,231 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,340, a difference of $109.

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

• SriLankan Airlines
• Jetstar

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 30m, compared to 15h 31m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 15h 35m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 5 hours behind Melbourne (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• SriLankan Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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