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Flying from Colombo to Malé

The distance between Colombo and Malé is approximately 763.01km. The average flight time between Colombo and Malé is 1 hour 28 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 214
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines CMB-MLE 1h 40m · Direct Tue, Sep 22
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Cheapest return
S$ 352
FitsAir FitsAir CMB-MLE 1h 34m · Direct Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13
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China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines Cheapest · From S$ 214 Srilankan Airlines Srilankan Airlines Most booked
Best time to book
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
763.01km
Flight distance
1h 28m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest flights from Colombo to Malé in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 214, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 352.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Oct 8 | FitsAir
        MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | FitsAir
        S$ 352 S$ 499
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 499 S$ 352
      • CMB 16:40
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MLE 17:50
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 15 | China Southern Airlines
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 22 | China Southern Airlines
        S$ 355 S$ 499
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 499 S$ 355
      • CMB 16:40
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MLE 17:50
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Sep 17 | China Southern Airlines
        MLE 07:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 09:40
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | Gulf Air
        S$ 359 S$ 499
        28% off
        28% off
        S$ 499 S$ 359
      • CMB 16:40
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MLE 17:50
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Sep 10 | China Southern Airlines
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 15 | China Southern Airlines
        S$ 361
        28% off
        S$ 499 S$ 361
      • CMB 16:40
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MLE 17:50
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Sep 24 | China Southern Airlines
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 29 | China Southern Airlines
        S$ 361
        28% off
        S$ 499 S$ 361
      • CMB 16:40
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MLE 17:50
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 1 | China Southern Airlines
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 8 | China Southern Airlines
        S$ 378
        24% off
        S$ 499 S$ 378
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Sep 17 | Gulf Air
        MLE 07:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 09:40
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | Gulf Air
        S$ 406
        19% off
        S$ 499 S$ 406
      • CMB 16:40
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MLE 17:50
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 22 | China Southern Airlines
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 29 | China Southern Airlines
        S$ 407
        18% off
        S$ 499 S$ 407
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 22 | Gulf Air
        MLE 07:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 09:40
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 29 | Gulf Air
        S$ 410
        18% off
        S$ 499 S$ 410
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Sep 6 | Gulf Air
        MLE 07:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 09:40
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 9 | Gulf Air
        S$ 414
        17% off
        S$ 499 S$ 414
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MLE 14:00
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
        MLE 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CMB 16:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CMB 16:40
        1h 40m
        Direct
        MLE 17:50
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 22 | China Southern Airlines
        S$ 214 S$ 274
        22% off
        22% off
        S$ 274 S$ 214
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Oct 8 | Gulf Air
        S$ 224 S$ 274
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 224
      • CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Oct 5 | Flydubai
        S$ 224 S$ 274
        18% off
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 224
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 15 | Gulf Air
        S$ 224
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 224
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Oct 11 | Gulf Air
        S$ 225
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 225
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Sep 28 | Gulf Air
        S$ 225
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 225
      • CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Sep 24 | Flydubai
        S$ 226
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 226
      • CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 22 | FitsAir
        S$ 226
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 226
      • CMB 17:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 18:25
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 22 | Gulf Air
        S$ 226
        18% off
        S$ 274 S$ 226
      • CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Sep 5 | Flydubai
        S$ 227
        17% off
        S$ 274 S$ 227
      • CMB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MLE 14:00
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Colombo to Malé

You can choose from 4 airlines flying from Colombo to Malé, including Srilankan Airlines, Gulf Air and FitsAir. China Southern Airlines currently offers the cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Colombo to Malé according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Colombo to Malé.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Colombo to Malé?

The average price of one-way flights from Colombo to Malé purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Colombo to Malé is January, with an average price of S$ 151, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 242.

S$ 242
S$ 197
S$ 151
S$ 106
    Cheapest
  • S$ 220
    Aug
  • S$ 184
    Sep
  • S$ 186
    Oct
  • S$ 191
    Nov
  • S$ 180
    Dec
  • S$ 151
    Jan
  • S$ 176
    Feb
  • S$ 171
    Mar
  • S$ 242
    Apr
  • S$ 207
    May
  • S$ 229
    Jun
  • S$ 210
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Colombo to Malé?

The average price of round-trip flights from Colombo to Malé purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Colombo to Malé is October, with an average price of S$ 385, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 517.

S$ 517
S$ 451
S$ 385
S$ 319
    Cheapest
  • S$ 471
    Aug
  • S$ 419
    Sep
  • S$ 385
    Oct
  • S$ 437
    Nov
  • S$ 407
    Dec
  • S$ 435
    Jan
  • S$ 419
    Feb
  • S$ 453
    Mar
  • S$ 517
    Apr
  • S$ 509
    May
  • S$ 494
    Jun
  • S$ 495
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 214 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMB to MLE on Tue, Sep 22), while FitsAir offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 352 departing on Thu, Oct 8 and returning on Tue, Oct 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Colombo to Malé with the following airlines, including: Srilankan Airlines Gulf Air FitsAir China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 28 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Malé is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 44 flight per week flying from Colombo to Malé. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Srilankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL115 (13:44)
  • To find best deals on flights from Colombo to Malé, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 22, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 214.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Malé travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Malé is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Malé on August 19, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 139.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Malé, with Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport (CMB-MLE) is by far the most common option on this route: Velana International Airport (MLE).
  • The time difference between Malé and Colombo is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Colombo to Malé is S$ 666. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Colombo to Malé is S$ 856. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Colombo and Malé, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • FitsAir and Flydubaiare the most popular budget airlines flying from Colombo to Malé. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights from Colombo to Malé

1. Introduction to Malé

Malé is the capital city of the Maldives, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. It is situated in the Kaafu Atoll and serves as the administrative, economic, and cultural hub of the country. With a population of around 150,000, Malé is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

Despite its small size, Malé offers a unique and vibrant experience for tourists. The city is known for its pristine white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and abundant marine life. Visitors can explore colorful coral reefs, enjoy water sports like snorkeling and diving, or simply relax on the picturesque beaches.

2. Airports in Malé

Malé has one international airport, Velana International Airport, which is located on Hulhulé Island. It is the main gateway for travelers arriving in the Maldives. The airport offers modern facilities and services, including duty-free shopping, lounges, restaurants, and currency exchange.

3. Estimated Flight Time and Layover

The flight time from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Malé, Maldives is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. However, this can vary depending on factors such as the airline, weather conditions, and air traffic.

There are direct flights available between Colombo and Malé, eliminating the need for a layover. However, some flights may have a short layover in between depending on the airline and the chosen flight itinerary.

4. Tips for Choosing Flights from Colombo to Malé

  • Consider comparing prices and flight schedules from different airlines to find the best options that suit your travel preferences and budget.
  • Check for any additional fees or baggage restrictions imposed by the airlines.
  • Read reviews or seek recommendations from fellow travelers to gauge the overall customer experience of different airlines.
  • Consider booking your flights in advance to secure better deals and availability.

5. Best Time to Fly from Colombo to Malé

The best time to fly from Colombo to Malé is during the non-peak seasons, which are typically from May to November. During this period, you can often find more affordable flight tickets and enjoy a relatively quieter travel experience.

It's worth noting that the Maldives experiences a tropical climate, with dry and wet seasons. The dry season, which runs from November to April, is considered the high tourist season. While the wet season (May to October) may have occasional rainfall, it also offers great opportunities for diving and water sports enthusiasts.

6. Popular Airlines Flying from Colombo to Malé

  • SriLankan Airlines
  • Maldivian
  • Air India

7. Tips for Traveling to Malé

Airport Arrival Information: Upon arrival at Velana International Airport, follow the signs for immigration, collect your luggage, and pass through customs. The airport staff is generally helpful and can provide assistance if needed.

Common Payment Mode: The Maldives primarily operates on Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR), but US dollars and major credit cards are widely accepted in most tourist areas.

Common Transport Options: In Malé, taxi services and ferries are the common modes of transport. Taxis are readily available at the airport, and ferries connect different islands in the Maldives.

General Visa Information: Most nationalities, including visitors from Sri Lanka, can obtain a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Malé. However, it is advisable to check the latest visa requirements and guidelines issued by the Maldivian authorities before traveling.

8. Why Book Your Flight with Trip.com

When planning your trip from Colombo to Malé, booking your flight with Trip.com can offer several advantages. Trip.com provides a user-friendly online platform that allows you to compare prices, flight schedules, and customer reviews from different airlines.

Additionally, by booking through Trip.com, you can earn Trip Coins, which can be used to unlock exclusive discounts and save on future bookings. With a wide selection of flights and competitive prices, Trip.com ensures a seamless and convenient travel experience for your journey to Malé.

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.