Cheap Flights from Male (MLE) to Colombo (CMB)

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Cheap Flights from Male (MLE) to Colombo (CMB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Gulf Air
Thu, 4 June - Sun, 7 June
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$398 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$398
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Thu, 4 June from Malé to Colombo, returning Sun, 7 June, priced at AU$398 found 6 hours ago
Gulf Air
Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$405 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$405
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, 24 May from Malé to Colombo, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at AU$405 found 4 days ago
Gulf Air
Thu, 18 June - Thu, 25 June
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$406 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$406
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Thu, 18 June from Malé to Colombo, returning Thu, 25 June, priced at AU$406 found 5 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Thu, 21 May
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$412 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$412
Return
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Tue, 19 May from Malé to Colombo, returning Thu, 21 May, priced at AU$412 found 2 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 18 June - Thu, 25 June
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$419 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$419
Return
found 5 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 18 June from Malé to Colombo, returning Thu, 25 June, priced at AU$419 found 5 days ago
flydubai
Fri, 30 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$428 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$428
Return
found 1 day ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Fri, 30 Oct from Malé to Colombo, returning Mon, 2 Nov, priced at AU$428 found 1 day ago
flydubai
Sun, 24 May - Sun, 31 May
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$436 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$436
Return
found 4 days ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Sun, 24 May from Malé to Colombo, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at AU$436 found 4 days ago
flydubai
Sat, 9 May - Sun, 10 May
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$450 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$450
Return
found 6 days ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Sat, 9 May from Malé to Colombo, returning Sun, 10 May, priced at AU$450 found 6 days ago
Emirates
Wed, 10 June - Sun, 14 June
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$480 Return, found 14 hours ago
AU$480
Return
found 14 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, 10 June from Malé to Colombo, returning Sun, 14 June, priced at AU$480 found 14 hours ago
Sri Lankan Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 30 May
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
AU$584 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$584
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Sri Lankan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 22 May from Malé to Colombo, returning Sat, 30 May, priced at AU$584 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Malé Intl. Airport to Colombo International Airport?
If you're travelling between Malé International Airport and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB), round-trip flights start from AU$398. This price is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't wait around. Book now and save yourself money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Malé International Airport to Colombo International Airport?
The majority of flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether you incur a fee differs between airlines. If you do have to cancel your getaway, follow the easy instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) to CMB that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) to Colombo International Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from MLE to CMB?
A flight distance of just 780 kilometres separates Hulhulé and Seeduwa - Katunayake. Once you're up in the air, you won't get a chance to do much more than listen to a few songs on your travel playlist.
Which airlines fly direct from Malé International Airport to CMB?
Flying to Colombo International Airport from MLE is easy when you have so many choices. Check out the fares on offer with these top airlines and reserve your seat today:

  • SriLankan Airlines - (UL) with 91 monthly flights
  • Gulf Air - (GF) with 30 monthly flights
  • Emirates - (EK) with 30 monthly flights
  • Turkish Airlines - (TK) with 30 monthly flights
  • Air France - (AF) with 8 monthly flights
  • Edelweiss Air - (WK) with 4 monthly flights

Are Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) to CMB flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight tickets from Malé International Airport to Colombo International Airport are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score fantastic last-minute deals, it's not something you should bank on. Also, booking your flights well in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid landing the dreaded middle seat! We frequently update our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

Travel information

Origin airport
Velana Intl.
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Arabia, Air India, Batik air , Emirates, FlexFlight, Gulf Air, IndiGo, Sri Lankan Airlines, flydubai
Return price
AU$398
Distance
773 km
Average flight time
2 hours 1 min

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