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Cheap Flight Deals from Melbourne to Sri Lanka (MEL-LK0)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Sri Lanka.
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12:05 - 22:45MEL-CMB
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Mon, 5 May - Sun, 11 May
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23:30 - 22:55MEL-CMB
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00:05 - 19:15CMB-MEL
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08:45 - 22:55MEL-CMB
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00:40 - 07:45CMB-MEL
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Wed, 8 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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16:30 - 22:45MEL-CMB
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00:45 - 15:00CMB-MEL
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$964SriLankan Airlines
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16:30 - 22:45MEL-CMB
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00:35 - 23:35MEL-CMB
28h 30m1 stop
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15h 10m1 stop
$967Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Sri Lanka flights

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka.
The cheapest ticket to Sri Lanka from Melbourne Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Colombo, at $839 return. The most popular route is from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $839.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $795 on average. Morning departures are around 1% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $893.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,959 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is August, when tickets cost $1,116 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $1,921 and $1,502 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sri Lanka, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Sri Lanka, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

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Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (49% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Colombo

FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • What are the available transfer options at Bandaranaike International Airport?

    In the Arrivals Hall, there is an airport taxi counter where you can request a cab service to Colombo city centre. Note that air-conditioned taxis cost more than non-air-conditioned ones. If you prefer travelling via buses, take the 187-E3 bus at the car park and get to central Colombo in roughly 1 hour. A shuttle service is available to connect the terminal building and the bus stop.

  • Does Melbourne Airport have onsite lounges?

    Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 2 features three lounges: The House Lounge, Marhaba Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge. The establishments are ideal places to enjoy coffee, snacks, meals or alcoholic beverages before your flight. You may take a shower in Marhaba Lounge.

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

    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 Sri Lanka.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

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

    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 from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sri Lanka 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 cheap flights to Sri Lanka

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to the following destinations at these prices or less: Colombo $552 one-way - $1,024 round-trip
  • Direct flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka are available if you fly via Sri Lankan Airlines. Other airlines allow a maximum of three stops. For example, Qantas Airways trips feature a layover or two in Sydney (SYD) and Singapore (SIN). Scoot and Singapore Airlines also include a transfer in Singapore. Note that non-stop flights cost less than their indirect counterparts for this route.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL), the departure point for Melbourne to Sri Lanka flights, is roughly 14 miles from the city centre. Buses are an affordable public transport means to connect central Melbourne and the airport. You can board coaches by SkyBus at Spencer Street and get to the airport in about 35 minutes. PTV provides buses from Melbourne city centre to Spencer Street. If you prefer the Metro, walk to Melbourne Central to board it.
  • You will find cheap flights from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Sri Lanka arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Colloquially, the airport is known as Colombo Airport. After a long trip, you can take a breather in its onsite hotel, Serenediva Transit Hotel, located on the floor above Arrivals. Passengers must pass through security to gain access to the facility. For comfier stays, check out the hotel Ramadan by Wyndham. There is an affordable shuttle service to and from the airport to the establishment.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Sri Lanka

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Sri Lanka? 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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
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7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.7Food
8.0Entertainment
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

10.0 ExcellentBeverly, Apr 2025MNL - SIN
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We were not given option for meals since they ran out of the other option but good thing the remaining options tasted great.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

Entertainment is limited with a relatively old catalogue. Wi-Fi never works and the cabin and lavatory had evidence of a lot of scuff marks and temporary repairs. Nothing unsafe, but a bit tatty in places.

Delayed flight in Singapore caused the transfer at Bangkok to be very stressful. Fortunately, no elderly were in this trip, else it will not be possible to catch the connecting flight. There were also several occasions throughout the flight journey where some of the passengers were not wearing their seat belts despite several remainders from the stewardess.

USB charging port was not working at my seat 48K.

I enjoy flying with Thai Airways, however their B788 business class configuration is quite dated. Additionally , while the service is always friendly and efficient, I’m getting tired of the same “usual suspects” when it comes to food choices. Since it was a lunchtime flight, what about some gourmet sandwiches or some type of salad dish for the main course? The entertainment options are also quite limited and this is not unique to TG, so much so that given the short duration of the flight I ended up not bothering with any entertainment. Finally, despite signs around the cabin advising wifi available, I was unable to con-net and in fact I’ve never been able to connect on any TG flight over the last year or so - what’s the go here??

Always liked Thai Airways but in the past they have been very expensive, not being a millionaire just yet, I will use cheaper airlines. Bangkok to London £370 11 hours 45 mins. Old plane but ok. Lovely ladies on board, very polite. Food was ok. Will always use them if the price is right.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

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