Cheap flights from Melbourne to Colombo (MEL–CMB)
Australia
Sri Lanka
Jetstar Airways and SriLankan Airlines fly Melbourne to Colombo (MEL–CMB) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 8,360 km (5,190 mi).
- From
- MEL
- Melbourne
- To
- CMB
- Colombo
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- JQ · UL
- Cheapest fare found
- A$389 one-way
- Distance
- 8,360 km (5,190 mi)
- Time difference
- Colombo 5 hours 30 minutes behind
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Melbourne to Colombo fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: A$389 for October 2026 on Jetstar Airways, nonstop. Nonstop from A$389.
- Oct ’26A$389
- Nov ’26A$496
- Dec ’26A$1,021
- Jan ’27A$447
- Apr ’27A$632
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly MEL–CMB
For Melbourne (MEL) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (A$389). Set your watch 5 hours 30 minutes back on landing at CMB.
Melbourne to Colombo: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Melbourne (MEL) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB)?
From A$389 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Jetstar Airways, nonstop; nonstop from A$389 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly MEL–CMB direct?
Jetstar Airways and SriLankan Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly MEL–CMB?
October 2026, at A$389; the dearest month found was A$1,021.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Colombo?
Colombo is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne: a MEL departure at noon is 06:30 local time in CMB.
Colombo to Melbourne: the return flight (CMB–MEL)
All 2 airlines also fly CMB–MEL nonstop.
Airlines flying MEL–CMB nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (MEL time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jetstar Airways JQ | — | low-cost | — | — |
| SriLankan Airlines UL | — | full-service | oneworld | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying MEL–CMB nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Singapore (SIN) with
Singapore Airlines: 8,780 km (5,460 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop. - Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with Batik Air Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines: 8,780 km (5,460 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.
- Via Bangkok (BKK) with
Thai Airways: 9,720 km (6,040 mi) flown, 16% further than nonstop. - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) with
VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines: 9,660 km (6,010 mi) flown, 16% further than nonstop. - Via Hong Kong (HKG) with
Cathay Pacific: 11,420 km (7,100 mi) flown, 37% further than nonstop.
MEL–CMB route map
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Plan your arrival at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
Departure
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne (MEL), Melbourne. In our data, 40 airlines fly nonstop from MEL to 62 destinations.
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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Colombo.
Weather in Colombo vs Melbourne
Colombo is warmer than Melbourne in every month, by 4–16°C; the biggest gap is in July (30°C against 15°C). In October it averages 30°C in Colombo and 21°C in Melbourne.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Melbourne | 27° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 25° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Colombo and Melbourne (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Colombo
Places you can't fly to nonstop from MEL, but can from CMB — for a stopover or a second leg.
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Sources
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