Jetstar to commence Direct Flights Between Colombo and Melbourne

Australian based Jetstar will launch direct flights to Sri Lanka, starting next August, the Airline announced.

This will be the only direct low-cost service between the two destinations.

“From 25 August 2026, Jetstar will become the first Australian airline to operate this route,” the company announced in a statement issued.

“Flying three times a week between Melbourne and Colombo and offering more than 100,000 low-fare seats a year on the new route,’ it further added.

The Airline says the year-round service will be operated by Jetstar’s fleet of 11 widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

The countdown is on to these new flights are now on sale with one-way fares available between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Colombo from only $315^ at jetstar.com. 

Jetstar CEO, Stephanie Tully, said the airline’s Melbourne to Colombo route will give Australians a new, direct and affordable way to take off more to Sri Lanka.  

“Colombo is an incredible destination, and from August next year, we’re excited to be making it easier for Aussies to experience everything the beautiful country of Sri Lanka has to offer,’ she further added.. 

The new service is expected to help the huge Sri Lankan population living in Australia, especially in Melbourne.

Apart from it, tourists from Australia to Sri Lanka is on the rise.

Schedule From 25 August 2026

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