Jetstar will take off for the first time to Sri Lanka next August, marking the first direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo.
From 25 August 2026, Jetstar is the first Australian airline to operate this route, flying three times a week.
It offers more than 100,000 seats a year on the new route.
The year-round service will be flown on widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners which are progressively being upgraded from early next year.
The interior refit includes more than doubling the number of business class seats and installing Wi-Fi.
The addition of a new lie-flat crew rest area allows flights of up to 16 hours and potential for more long-haul destinations in the future.
The first of the upgraded aircraft is due in Melbourne in late March 2026.
The new Sri Lanka flights are now on sale.
Fares for the flights between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Colombo start from $315 and are available to book at www.jetstar.com
Over the past two years, Jetstar has announced 26 new routes and welcomed 13 new aircraft
This year alone, Jetstar announced 14 new routes – nine of them international .
For the peak holiday period, 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.
This includes a projected record 1.7 million passengers flying through Melbourne .
Jetstar CEO, Stephanie Tully said: “Colombo is an incredible destination, and we’re excited to be making it easier for Aussies to experience everything Sri Lanka has to offer.“
