Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Malé (CMB - MLE)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Malé and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$318	Chongqing Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Malé is currently $318
Cheapest one-way flight	$126	Chongqing Airlines Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Malé is currently $126
Last-minute weekend getaway	$322	flydubai Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Malé is currently $322
Cheapest business class flights	$843	flydubai Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Malé is currently $843

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Malé takes 1 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Malé is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $230–335
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $280–345

Popular airlines from Colombo to Malé

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $415

Typical price: $365–400

21 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MLE Every day
IndiGo

372 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MLE Every day
FitsAir

Nonstop

from $398

Typical price: $285–385

7 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MLE Every day
flydubai

Nonstop

from $322

Typical price: $240–455

3 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MLE Every Thu, Sat, Sun

6 weekly connecting flights

CMB - MLE Every Wed, Fri, Sat
Chongqing Airlines

Nonstop

3 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MLE Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Gulf Air

Nonstop

from $350

Typical price: $265–355

3 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - MLE Every Wed, Thu, Fri

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)

Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 4 min 49 mi

Popular airports near Malé

Velana International Airport (MLE)

Malé Maldives 14 min 1 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Malé

The cheapest flights from Colombo to Malé are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $230 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Malé recently found on Google Flights was with Chongqing Airlines from $318. The cheapest one-way flight was with Chongqing Airlines from $126.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Malé is $415, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest FitsAir flight from Colombo to Malé is $398, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Malé is $322, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Colombo to Malé is $350, flying from May 14 to May 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Malé starts at $318 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $126 and departs on Thu, Jul 9.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Malé.

The weather is warm year-round, by day and at night, with very little seasonal variation in temperature. The sunny dry season (Jan–Mar) is popular with travelers. Tropical rainy season is May–Nov. Parades mark National Day (varies), which celebrates the defeat of a short-lived Portuguese occupation in 1573. Popular public celebrations take place for Independence Day (Jul 26), Republic Day (Nov 11) and Fishermen's Day (Dec).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Malé.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Malé really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Malé.

In terms of nonstop flights, SriLankan is the most popular. SriLankan offers 21 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .

In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 372 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Malé are:

FitsAir offers 7 nonstop flights per week. FitsAir flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
flydubai offers 3 nonstop flights and 6 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
Chongqing Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Chongqing Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .
Gulf Air offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Gulf Air flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Colombo and Malé.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Malé recently found on Google Flights was with Chongqing Airlines from $318. The cheapest one-way flight was with Chongqing Airlines from $126.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Malé is $415, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest FitsAir flight from Colombo to Malé is $398, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Malé is $322, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Colombo to Malé is $350, flying from May 14 to May 17.

SriLankan, FitsAir, Gulf Air, flydubai and Chongqing Airlines fly direct from Colombo to Malé.

There are 21 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 FitsAir direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 flydubai direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Chongqing Airlines direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 3 Gulf Air direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Malé at price $322 is offered by flydubai from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

SriLankan, FitsAir, Gulf Air, flydubai and Chongqing Airlines fly direct from Colombo to Malé.

There are 21 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 FitsAir direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 flydubai direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 3 Chongqing Airlines direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 3 Gulf Air direct flights from Colombo to Malé per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Colombo to Malé on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Malé start at $318 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with Chongqing Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Malé, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Malé start at $843 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with flydubai.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Malé start at $318 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24.

To book business class trips from Colombo to Malé, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Malé starts at $322 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with flydubai.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Malé at price $322 is offered by flydubai from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Malé, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.