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Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from BRL 760 and round-trip from BRL 1,198. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 2 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 9 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198 BRL 1,573
        24% off
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 9 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 13 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198 BRL 1,573
        24% off
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 8 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Oct 10 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198 BRL 1,573
        24% off
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 6 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 9 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Sep 26 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 29 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Oct 1 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Sep 25 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Sep 28 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 9 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Sep 11 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,198
        24% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,198
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Sep 20 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Sep 23 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,205
        23% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,205
      • MLE 08:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:05
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Sep 17 | Flydubai
        CMB 10:50
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 11:50
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 22 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,211
        23% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,211
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Sep 24 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Sep 26 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,221
        22% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,221
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 1 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Oct 5 | Flydubai
        BRL 1,242
        21% off
        BRL 1,573 BRL 1,242
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MLE 16:00
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 18 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 760 BRL 1,131
        33% off
        33% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 760
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 786 BRL 1,131
        31% off
        31% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 786
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Sep 20 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 787 BRL 1,131
        30% off
        30% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 787
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 789
        30% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 789
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 789
        30% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 789
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 22 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 789
        30% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 789
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 800
        28% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 800
      • MLE 07:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 09:40
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 15 | Gulf Air
        BRL 875
        23% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 875
      • MLE 07:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 09:40
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | Gulf Air
        BRL 879
        22% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 879
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 2 | Flydubai
        BRL 884
        22% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 884
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 1 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 892
        21% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 892
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | China Southern Airlines
        BRL 893
        21% off
        BRL 1,131 BRL 893
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of BRL 885. April sees the highest fares, around BRL 1,123.

BRL 1,123
BRL 1,004
BRL 885
BRL 766
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,027
    Sep
  • BRL 1,038
    Oct
  • BRL 1,031
    Nov
  • BRL 953
    Dec
  • BRL 885
    Jan
  • BRL 887
    Feb
  • BRL 926
    Mar
  • BRL 1,123
    Apr
  • BRL 895
    May
  • BRL 942
    Jun
  • BRL 1,055
    Jul
  • BRL 1,020
    Aug

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average round-trip fares by month from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest round‑trip flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of BRL 1,443. August sees the highest fares, around BRL 1,740.

BRL 1,740
BRL 1,592
BRL 1,443
BRL 1,295
    Cheapest
  • BRL 1,646
    Sep
  • BRL 1,686
    Oct
  • BRL 1,700
    Nov
  • BRL 1,693
    Dec
  • BRL 1,526
    Jan
  • BRL 1,546
    Feb
  • BRL 1,540
    Mar
  • BRL 1,685
    Apr
  • BRL 1,443
    May
  • BRL 1,569
    Jun
  • BRL 1,623
    Jul
  • BRL 1,740
    Aug

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Wednesday, as fares are typically the highest.

BRL 1,138
BRL 1,100
BRL 1,061
BRL 1,023
  • BRL 1,104
    Mon
  • BRL 1,061
    Tue
  • BRL 1,138
    Wed
  • BRL 1,079
    Thu
  • BRL 1,118
    Fri
  • BRL 1,068
    Sat
  • BRL 1,103
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is China Southern Airlines (from BRL 785) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

China Southern Airlines
From BRL 785
Flydubai
From BRL 848
FitsAir
From BRL 945
Srilankan Airlines
From BRL 1,056
Gulf Air
From BRL 1,062
Emirates
From BRL 1,180
Hahn Air
From BRL 1,419
Batik Air Malaysia
From BRL 1,427
IndiGo
From BRL 1,435
Maldivian
From BRL 1,870

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What is the flight schedule from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Malé to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. FZ1025

    Velana International Airport

    08:15

    MLE

    1h 30m

    10:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 8D922

    Velana International Airport

    08:35

    MLE

    1h 30m

    10:35

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. CZ2394

    Velana International Airport

    18:50

    MLE

    1h 40m

    21:00

    CMB

    - M - W - F -
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  4. GF144

    Velana International Airport

    07:35

    MLE

    1h 40m

    09:45

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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About Velana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport

Learn about Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 778.49km
Cheapest one-way ticket price BRL 760
Cheapest return ticket price BRL 1,198

FAQs for Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    It takes around 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from Velana International Airport (mle) to Bandaranaike International Airport (cmb).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • Tickets cost around BRL 929 in November, making it the cheapest month to book. Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around BRL 1,004 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Velana International Airport (MLE) at 08:15 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 10:15.
  • The latest flight departs from Velana International Airport (MLE) at 20:55 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 22:50.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • Srilankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 956 flights per month.
  • The earliest flight from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport departs at 07:30, and the last departs at 21:00, with about 38 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 38 weekly flights, mainly by Srilankan Airlines, FitsAir and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 1 hour 16 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is BRL 2,809. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Yes. Srilankan Airlines, Air India, Air Seychelles, Kuwait Airways and Malaysia Airlines operate direct flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 45 minutes, and around 45 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
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