Sri Lankan Airlines Delays/ Cancellations

[Melburnian1]

On Wednesday 14 January 2026, UL605 from MEL to CMB (A333 4R-ALN) took off at 1853 hours despite timetabled departure being 1725. Gate arrival looks like 2334 hours, 70 late. UL's timekeeping is sporadic.

 

[Melburnian1]

On Friday 16 January 2026, UL605, the scheduled 1725 hours MEL-CMB (A333 4R-ALP) took off at 1802 hours but only flew as far as Tintinara in South Australia before diverting back to MEL, and eventually taking off for a second time at 2121, arriving CMB on Saturday 17 at 0146 hours, 206 minutes late.

It then formed the 0025 hours UL604 back to MEL, becoming airborne at 0322 with gate arrival on Saturday 17 at 1810 hours, 135 late. Now, it's operating UL605 back to CMB, in the sky at 1853 with an 0027 hours Sunday 18 gate arrival likely, 127 minutes late.

 

[Melburnian1]

The 0005 hours Saturday 31 January 2026 UL606 with A333 4R-ALL from CMB to SYD took off at 0107 hours. Gate arrival becomes 1650, an even hour behind schedule.