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Cheap Flight Deals from Colombo to Malé (CMB-MLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Colombo to Malé that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé.
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14:25 - 15:25CMB-MLE
1h 30mdirect
08:35 - 10:35MLE-CMB
1h 30mdirect
$371FitsAir
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Tue, 21 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
14:25 - 15:25CMB-MLE
1h 30mdirect
08:35 - 10:35MLE-CMB
1h 30mdirect
$454FitsAir
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Sat, 18 Jan - Fri, 24 Jan
04:20 - 14:15CMB-MLE
10h 25m1 stop
09:00 - 20:35MLE-CMB
11h 05m1 stop
$502Etihad Airways
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Mon, 30 Dec - Thu, 9 Jan
04:20 - 14:15CMB-MLE
10h 25m1 stop
09:00 - 20:35MLE-CMB
11h 05m1 stop
$505Etihad Airways
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Mon, 10 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
20:15 - 21:25CMB-MLE
1h 40mdirect
16:25 - 18:25MLE-CMB
1h 30mdirect
$535Emirates
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Fri, 31 Jan - Mon, 3 Feb
20:15 - 21:25CMB-MLE
1h 40mdirect
16:25 - 18:25MLE-CMB
1h 30mdirect
$543Emirates
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Thu, 9 Jan - Tue, 14 Jan
17:00 - 18:00CMB-MLE
1h 30mdirect
07:30 - 09:35MLE-CMB
1h 35mdirect
$605Gulf Air
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Mon, 10 Mar - Fri, 14 Mar
17:00 - 18:00CMB-MLE
1h 30mdirect
07:30 - 09:35MLE-CMB
1h 35mdirect
$606Gulf Air
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Mon, 24 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar
17:20 - 15:25CMB-MLE
22h 35m1 stop
07:25 - 09:30MLE-CMB
1h 35mdirect
$706flydubai
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Thu, 6 Feb - Sat, 8 Feb
02:05 - 08:40CMB-MLE
31h 05m1 stop
07:30 - 09:30MLE-CMB
1h 30mdirect
$710flydubai
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Sun, 20 Apr - Wed, 23 Apr

Flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Malé?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Malé on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Colombo, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé is April, where tickets cost $414 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $456 and $451 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $553 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

October

High season

February

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$256
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Colombo to Malé flights

  • Where can I sleep at Velana International Airport?

    Book a stay at Hulhule Island Hotel if you wish to stay at MLE. The hotel is within airport grounds, on the airport island, adjacent to the airport terminal building. You can take the 8min walk from the Arrivals Hall or wait for the shuttle running every 20min. The hotel offers various packages, including overnight stays and day rooms. You can also access hotel facilities in a special no-room package, including a swimming pool, showers, and massage facilities.

  • What are the transport options from Velana International Airport?

    MLE is located on its own island, so you will have limited options for getting to the city center. Dhonis, the local ferries transport passengers from MLE to the city center in about 10min. Speedboats and hotel safari vessels are other options; they can take you from MLE to Male in about 3min. Passengers connecting to other airports can travel via seaplane with Trans Maldivian Airways or Maldivian Air Taxi from MLE.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Colombo to Male?

    About 942 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from Colombo to Male. However, you can get eco-friendlier flights from Sri Lanka Airlines and Emirates. These airlines have flights that emit 84% and 64% less carbon per passenger on this route. They also offer the more sustainable nonstop flights from Colombo to Male.

  • Which airlines have lounges at Bandaranaike International Airport?

    CMB has seven lounges, three of those operated by airlines. Emirates, Sri Lanka Airlines, and Araliya Airlines have lounges at CMB. These lounges are open to only first- and business-class passengers and they are in the main terminal airside. There are four other lounges at CMB which you can access by paying the admittance fee. The lounges are Lotus First Class Lounge, Silk Route Lounge, Palm Strip Lounge, and Executive Lounge.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé was $161 for a one-way ticket and $234 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Malé?

    Colombo airport is called Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and the only airport in Malé is Male.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Colombo to Malé?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Colombo to Malé flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Malé?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Malé flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Malé?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Malé, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Malé?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Malé, Gulf Air or flydubai?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Malé are Gulf Air and flydubai. With an average price for the route of $441 and an overall rating of 7.2, Gulf Air is the most popular choice. flydubai is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $430 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Malé?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Malé.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Malé?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Malé from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Malé?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Malé with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Malé?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Malé from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $384 or less round-trip.
  • If you're looking to explore Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) without your bags, there is a left luggage facility on the departures area's outer porch. They offer short-term and long-term luggage storage and a bonded storage counter for valuables and things you can't take through security.
  • If you're feeling unwell or injure yourself at CMB, there is a medical facility in the Arrivals Hall, in the baggage claim area. The facility is open 24/7, and there is also a pharmacy where you can pick up any over-the-counter medication. Healthguard Pharmacy is in the departures transit area.
  • For those looking to freshen up before leaving Velana International Airport (MLE), the airport has provided free showers in the departures section, opposite the Mariyaadu snack counter. You can also get shower facilities at the Wellness Lounge and Moonimaa Lounge.
  • If you're a bit nervous before your flight, relax with a foot massage from Foot Rub, an establishment at CMB offering express foot massage services. It is open 24/7, and the establishment is in the departures area.
  • If you have some last-minute postcards and packages you need to send to your family, you can drop them off at the MLE post office. The post office is in the departure hall and is open from 6 am until the day's last flight.
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Prefer to fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male?

Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Male Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male

Monday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Eastern, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +13 more

Tuesday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Emirates, +8 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +9 more

Wednesday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Eastern, +12 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +13 more

Thursday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Emirates, +9 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +10 more

Friday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Southern, +13 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +14 more

Saturday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Eastern, +11 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +12 more

Sunday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Emirates, +8 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +9 more

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Direct returns

Male to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Eastern, +11 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +12 more

Tuesday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Emirates, +9 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +10 more

Wednesday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Eastern, +11 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +12 more

Thursday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Emirates, +9 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +10 more

Friday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Southern, +11 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +12 more

Saturday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Eastern, +10 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +11 more

Sunday

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Emirates, +9 more

Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, +10 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Malé. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
Gulf AirOverall score based on 222 reviews
7.5Crew
6.8Entertainment
7.4Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
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Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

4.0 OkayChandu, Aug 2024HYD - BAH
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Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

Gulfair were on top form and everything went as planned

The entertainment on board was really poor. The map doesn’t give enough information and the movies have arabic subtitles, you can’t choose. The stuff wasn’t very friendly and the breakfast really poor. The food must not be spicy! They didn’t have enough drinks.

Aereo nuovissimo e con tanti servizi malgrado la durata del volo Spazio per le gambe ridottk

It was a great experience, can’t wait to do it again soon!!

Aircraft was new and comfertable .on time. Cabin crews, which I got english language pronounce was very difficult to understand .ovee all ok flight

The boarding at Heathrow is chaotic. That's partly due to the lack of space and seating at gate 8, and a Qatar flight from gate 9 at the same time. That's down to Heathrow rather than Gulf Air. I've had a similar experience here before. Another problem which isn't specific to Gulf Air or Heathrow is announcements, and those for boarding in particular. They are difficult to hear with all the other noise and for me with hearing problems it's even worse. A simple tv screen would help, so long as it's updated of course.

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Colombo to Malé found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
30/12Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
10h 25mCMB-MLE
$256
4/2Tue
1 stopEtihad Airways
10h 25mCMB-MLE
$257
24/1Fri
directEmirates
1h 40mCMB-MLE
$287
23/1Thu
1 stopEtihad Airways
10h 25mCMB-MLE
$289
16/3Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
10h 25mCMB-MLE
$291
31/12Tue
directEmirates
1h 40mCMB-MLE
$294
21/2Fri
directflydubai
1h 30mCMB-MLE
$302
3/2Mon
2 stops
33h 20mCMB-MLE
$381
29/1Wed
directflydubai
1h 30mCMB-MLE
$541
29/1Wed
directGulf Air
1h 30mCMB-MLE
$643

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Last minute flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Colombo to Malé that are departing in the next 10 days.
19/12Thu
directGulf Air
1h 30mCMB-MLE
26/12Thu
directGulf Air
1h 35mMLE-CMB
$605
19/12Thu
multi-stopflydubai
21h 40mCMB-MLE
26/12Thu
directflydubai
1h 35mMLE-CMB
$1,032
20/12Fri
multi-stopEmirates
29h 20mCMB-MLE
26/12Thu
directEmirates
1h 35mMLE-CMB
$1,056
20/12Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
10h 25mCMB-MLE
26/12Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
11h 05mMLE-CMB
$1,122
21/12Sat
multi-stopAir Arabia
17h 20mCMB-MLE
26/12Thu
multi-stopAir Arabia
12h 00mMLE-CMB
$1,299

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