Qantas Airways QF5551 Flight status
According to Trip.com’s latest update for Qantas Airways flight QF5551 from Melbourne to Colombo (MEL–CMB): Flight QF5551 has safely landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 18:02 (local time). Arrival was about 12m late.
Thu, Oct 22
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 12m late
10h 20m
Check-in Counter
K310-319
Boarding Gate
4
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
--
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QF5551 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
32
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
68
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seat Information
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Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for QF5551
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 8 | Melbourne (MEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 788 | 13:26 | 18:04 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 10 | Melbourne (MEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 788 | 14:06 | 18:39 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 13 | Melbourne (MEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 788 | 13:29 | 18:23 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | Melbourne (MEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 788 | 13:37 | 17:58 | Arrived |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Melbourne (MEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 788 | 14:01 | 18:14 | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Melbourne (MEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 788 | 13:25 | 18:10 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Melbourne (MEL) | Colombo (CMB) | 788 | 13:26 | 18:02 | Arrived |
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QF5551 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of QF5551 is 32% (Late on average 46 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 68% (Late on average 24 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
32
%
Late on average
46 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
32
%
30 mins late
40
%
60 mins late
20
%
90 mins late
8
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
68
%
Late on average
24 minutes
Early
16
%
On time
52
%
30 mins late
20
%
60 mins late
8
%
90 mins late
4
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Flight FAQs
What is the current status of flight qf5551?
Flight qf5551 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 18:02 (updated Oct 23, 2026).Is flight qf5551 on time today?
Flight qf5551 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 18:02; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight qf5551 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight qf5551 is scheduled to depart at 13:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 13:26, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 23, 2026).When is flight qf5551 scheduled to arrive?
Flight qf5551 is scheduled to arrive at 17:50. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 18:02. Status is Arrived as of Oct 23, 2026.What is the gate information for flight qf5551?
For flight qf5551, the departure terminal is T2 and the boarding gate is 4. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight qf5551 fly?
Flight qf5551 is operated by Qantas Airways from Melbourne (MEL) to Colombo (CMB). Typical flight time is about 10 hours 20 minutes; operating days may include Friday.How can I check real-time status for flight qf5551?
Track flight qf5551 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight qf5551 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If qf5551 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 23, 2026). Contact Qantas Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight qf5551 departed from Melbourne?
Flight qf5551 has already left Melbourne and completed its journey. Departure was 13:26; actual arrival 18:02.
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