This year-round service will be operated by Jetstar\u2019s 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*. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 incredible long-haul destinations in the future. The first of the upgraded aircraft is due to touchdown in Melbourne in late March 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sale fares <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The countdown is on to these new flights going on sale at midday (AEDT) today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n At that time, Jetstar will launch a 24-hour Route Launch Sale with one-way fares available between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Colombo from only $315^ at jetstar.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Jetstar\u2019s growth <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The launch of Melbourne to Colombo flights comes during one of the most exciting growth periods in Jetstar\u2019s almost 22-year history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the past two years, the airline has announced 26 new routes and welcomed 13 new aircraft, allowing travellers to take off more, for less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2025 has been a standout year, with 14 new routes announced \u2013 nine of them international \u2013 with more exciting growth plans in coming years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This year the Melbourne based carrier is also celebrating 10 years of operating domestically from Melbourne\u2019s T4, having carried more than 50 million customers through the terminal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Holiday peak travel<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The new route announcement comes as Jetstar prepares for its biggest Christmas ever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Jetstar is forecast to carry a record of almost six million passengers across its Australian, New Zealand, Japan and international network throughout December and January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This includes a record 1.7 million passengers flying through Melbourne alone across the summer peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Jetstar CEO, Stephanie Tully,<\/strong> said the airline\u2019s Melbourne to Colombo route will give Australians a new, direct and affordable way to take off more to Sri Lanka. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cColombo is an incredible destination, and from August next year, we\u2019re excited to be making it easier for Aussies to experience everything the beautiful country of Sri Lanka has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis new route out of our home base of Melbourne is part of a huge growth phase for Jetstar. We\u2019ve added new destinations, more aircraft and we\u2019re continuing to expand our international network to give travellers even more choice and opportunities to take off for less.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Melbourne Airport Chief Executive Officer, Lorie Argus,<\/strong> welcomed Jetstar\u2019s new flights to Sri Lanka as the airport and airline celebrate 10 years since the opening of Terminal 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe’re thrilled to see Sri Lanka, one of the region\u2019s fastest-growing destinations, become Jetstar’s 10th international destination from Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMore Jetstar flights mean more legendary low fares – making it easier than ever for Victorians to explore this part of the world for leisure or to visit family and relatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe\u2019re marking a major milestone as we celebrate a decade since Jetstar moved into its home at Terminal 4 and it\u2019s fantastic to see how our partnership has strengthened. A decade on, we’re proud to be Jetstar’s largest hub.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n Flight schedules<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n From 25 August 2026**<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n **Schedule valid for 25 August \u2013 03 Oct 2026, other periods vary based on daylight savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n *As the upgraded 787 are progressively rolled out, some flights will operate with upgraded aircraft and others with our existing 787 aircraft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ^Sale ends 12.00pm AEDT Tuesday 9 December 2025, unless sold out. Excludes checked bags. Prices based on payment by PayID, Jetstar voucher, Jetstar Gift Card, or bookings redeemed only in Qantas Points through jetstar.com. For other options, a Payment Fee applies. See jetstar.com\/fees. Travel dates and other conditions apply. Flights from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Colombo are subject to Government and Regulatory approval.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: Ada Derana Biz <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation\u2019s capital, Colombo. From 25 August 2026, Jetstar will become the first Australian airline to operate this route, flying three times a week between Melbourne and Colombo and offering more than 100,000 low-fare seats a year on the new route. 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