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฿6,710 Cheap Flights from Male (MLE) to Colombo (CMB)

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Popular airlines from Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ฿6,710 for one-way flights and ฿9,720 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿9,720 Return, found 15 hours ago
฿9,720
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sat, 10 Oct from Malé to Colombo, returning Tue, 13 Oct, priced at ฿9,720 found 15 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sept
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿9,775 Return, found 6 days ago
฿9,775
Return
found 6 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 27 Aug from Malé to Colombo, returning Thu, 3 Sept, priced at ฿9,775 found 6 days ago
flydubai
Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿10,444 Return, found 1 hour ago
฿10,444
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Malé to Colombo, returning Mon, 7 Dec, priced at ฿10,444 found 1 hour ago
flydubai
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sept
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿10,471 Return, found 6 days ago
฿10,471
Return
found 6 days ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Thu, 27 Aug from Malé to Colombo, returning Thu, 3 Sept, priced at ฿10,471 found 6 days ago
flydubai
Thu, 26 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿10,560 Return, found 6 days ago
฿10,560
Return
found 6 days ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Thu, 26 Nov from Malé to Colombo, returning Tue, 8 Dec, priced at ฿10,560 found 6 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿11,050 Return, found 6 days ago
฿11,050
Return
found 6 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 26 Nov from Malé to Colombo, returning Tue, 8 Dec, priced at ฿11,050 found 6 days ago
Gulf Air
Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿11,520 Return, found 15 hours ago
฿11,520
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sat, 10 Oct from Malé to Colombo, returning Tue, 13 Oct, priced at ฿11,520 found 15 hours ago
SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿11,700 Return, found 1 hour ago
฿11,700
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Malé to Colombo, returning Mon, 7 Dec, priced at ฿11,700 found 1 hour ago
SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sept
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿12,100 Return, found 6 days ago
฿12,100
Return
found 6 days ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Thu, 27 Aug from Malé to Colombo, returning Thu, 3 Sept, priced at ฿12,100 found 6 days ago
Emirates
Fri, 27 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
MLE
Malé
CMB
Colombo
฿12,615 Return, found 1 hour ago
฿12,615
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Fri, 27 Nov from Malé to Colombo, returning Mon, 7 Dec, priced at ฿12,615 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Malé (MLE) to Colombo (CMB)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿8,336 - ฿11,117 per traveller.

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 ฿9,720. 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
APG Distribution System, China Southern Airlines, Emirates, FlexFlight, Gulf Air, Hahn Air Technologies, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, flydubai
Return price
฿9,720
Distance
773 km
Average flight time
2 hours 1 min

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Perfect flights from Male to Colombo

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Our flexible Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl. ticket options cater to your travel preferences, with incredible one-way fares from ฿6,710 and roundtrip prices from ฿9,720. Whether you're planning a short city break or a longer adventure, our dynamic pricing ensures that you find the best deals for your journey.
 
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Perfect flights from Male to Colombo
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