Jetstar Launching Direct Flights To Sri Lanka

Aussies will be able to take advantage of direct flights to Sri Lanka from just $315 next year with Jetstar announcing a new route.

The airline will commence the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo (above), from August 25.

Jetstar will become the first Australian airline to operate this route, flying three times a week between the cities and offering more than 100,000 low-fare seats a year.

The service will be operated by Jetstar’s fleet of 11 widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners which are progressively being upgraded from early next year to overhaul both the economy and business class cabins.

The interior refit includes more than doubling the number of business class seats and installing Wi-Fi so customers can stream entertainment to their own devices.

The addition of a new lie-flat crew rest area to allow flights of up to 16 hours will open the door to even more long-haul destinations in the future. The first of the upgraded aircraft is due to touchdown in Melbourne in late March 2026.

The launch of the Melbourne to Colombo flights comes during one of the most exciting growth periods in Jetstar’s almost 22-year history.

Over the past two years the airline has announced 26 new routes and welcomed 13 new aircraft. 2025 has been a standout year with 14 new routes announced – nine of them international – with more growth plans in coming years.

“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,” said Stephanie Tully, Jetstar CEO.

“This new route out of our home base of Melbourne is part of a huge growth phase for Jetstar. We’ve added new destinations, more aircraft and we’re continuing to expand our international network to give travellers even more choice and opportunities to take off for less.”

Fares for these new Sri Lanka flights go on sale at midday (AEDT) today when Jetstar will unveil a 24-hour Route Launch Sale with one-way fares available between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Colombo from $315 at www.jetstar.com.