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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$285	flydubai Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jun 26 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Colombo is currently $285
Cheapest one-way flight	$171	Gulf Air Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Malé to Colombo is currently $171
Last-minute weekend getaway	$303	flydubai Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Malé to Colombo is currently $303
Cheapest business class flights	$744	Gulf Air Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Malé to Colombo is currently $744

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Malé to Colombo 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 Malé to Colombo is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $235–370
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $320–365

Popular airlines from Malé to Colombo

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $411

Typical price: $295–400

21 weekly nonstop flights

MLE - CMB Every day
FitsAir

Nonstop

from $397

Typical price: $290–380

7 weekly nonstop flights

MLE - CMB Every day
IndiGo

337 weekly connecting flights

MLE - CMB Every day
flydubai

Nonstop

from $285

Typical price: $250–520

3 weekly nonstop flights

MLE - CMB Every Thu, Sat, Sun

5 weekly connecting flights

MLE - CMB Every Thu, Sat, Sun
Chongqing Airlines

Nonstop

3 weekly nonstop flights

MLE - CMB Every Tue, Thu, Sat
Emirates

from $339

Typical price: $335–370

31 weekly connecting flights

MLE - CMB Every day

Popular airports near Malé

Velana International Airport (MLE)

Malé Maldives 14 min 1 mi

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 19 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

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

Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 3 min 49 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Malé to Colombo

The cheapest flights from Malé to Colombo are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $235 to $370.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with flydubai from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $171.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Malé to Colombo is $411, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest FitsAir flight from Malé to Colombo is $397, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Malé to Colombo is $285, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Malé to Colombo is $339, flying from May 8 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Colombo starts at $285 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $171 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

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

Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Malé to Colombo.
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 Malé to Colombo 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 Malé to Colombo.

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

In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 337 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Malé to Colombo are:

FitsAir offers 7 nonstop flights per week. FitsAir flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
flydubai offers 3 nonstop flights and 5 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Chongqing Airlines offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Chongqing Airlines flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Emirates offers 31 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Malé to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with flydubai from $285. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $171.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Malé to Colombo is $411, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest FitsAir flight from Malé to Colombo is $397, flying from Apr 25 to Apr 27.
The cheapest flydubai flight from Malé to Colombo is $285, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Malé to Colombo is $339, flying from May 8 to May 10.

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

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

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Malé and Colombo at price $303 is offered by flydubai from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

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

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

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Malé and Colombo start at $285 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28 with flydubai.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Malé to Colombo, 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 Malé and Colombo start at $744 from Thu, Jun 4 to Sun, Jun 7 with Gulf Air.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Malé and Colombo start at $285 from Fri, Jun 26 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from Malé to Colombo, 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 Malé and Colombo starts at $303 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with flydubai.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Malé and Colombo at price $303 is offered by flydubai from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Malé to Colombo, 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.