Melbourne to Colombo (MEL–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JQ5
JQ Jetstar
788
12:00 PM
AEST T2
5:50 PM
+0530
10h 20m
47%
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ET4252cs
ET Ethiopian
333
4:10 PM
AEST T2
10:25 PM
+0530
10h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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UL605+1
UL SriLankan
333
4:10 PM
AEST T2
10:25 PM
+0530
10h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
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UL604+1
UL SriLankan
333
12:20 AM
+0530
2:40 PM
AEST
9h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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JQ6
JQ Jetstar
788
7:50 PM
+0530
10:00 AM+1
AEST
9h 40m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SIN Singapore 12h 55m 6EA3AI → 8MAYJL Singapore (SIN) to Colombo flights
KUL Sepang 13h 8MD7ET → AKJLMH Sepang (KUL) to Colombo flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 13h 25m 6EACAI → UL Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 14h 15m 6EAYJQ → 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
SGN Ho Chi Minh City 15h 43m JQK6VJ → VJVNW2 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Colombo flights
HKG Hong Kong 17h 35m AYBACX → AYCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 17h 45m AIETLH → 6EAIJL New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 19h 20m AZDEET → AZETEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo flights
DOH Doha 21h 20m QRVAWB → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
DXB Dubai 21h 28m AZDEEK → ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
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Melbourne to Colombo
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,194 mi 10h 45m nonstop -4.5h behind

MEL–CMB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 5,194 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEL–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: ET 7 333 10h45 – Oneworld ET
JQ Jetstar 3 788 10h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – ET, UL
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – JQ
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEL to CMB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEL to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
SIN ~12h 55m KUL ~13h 0m SYD ~13h 25m BKK ~14h 15m SGN ~15h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
726
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4.5h
Colombo is 4.5 hours behind Melbourne.
MEL: AEST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Melbourne, it's 1.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
5,194 mi / 8,358 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to MEL

No train connection exists; the Melbourne Airport Rail Link was under development as of 2026 but not yet open. The SkyBus operates 24/7 between Southern Cross Station (Spencer St) and MEL in 30–40 minutes (AUD $22–24 one-way). Stops at select CBD hotels on some services.Ride-shares (Uber) from the CBD cost AUD $35–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Taxis run AUD $55–75 (higher at nights and weekends). Parking from AUD $20/day in economy lots. The Tullamarine Freeway is the only practical road route; check traffic before departing.

Facts

MEL–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Melbourne to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance5,194 mi / 8,358 km
Flight time10h 45m
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEL
Full nameMelbourne Airport
IATA / ICAOMEL / YMML
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation434 ft / 132 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEL to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Melbourne Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 10h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 5,194 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEL to CMB: SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur and Sydney Kingsford Smith.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Colombo is 4.5 hours behind Melbourne.
Yes, return flights from CMB to MEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MEL to CMB

Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines and Jetstar. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEL to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEL to CMB is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,194 miles (8,358 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur and Sydney Kingsford Smith. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.