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Flights from Colombo to Malé

Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE) take about 1h 28m (778 km). Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $122 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Colombo to Malé

Carriers on CMB–MLE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Chongqing Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ FitsAirnonstop fare seen✈ SriLankan Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Flydubainonstop fare seen

Colombo to Malé fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $132 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$13329 Oct 2026 · Chongqing Airlines—
Nov 2026$13210 Nov 2026 · Chongqing Airlines—
Dec 2026$1321 Dec 2026 · Chongqing Airlines—
Jan 2027$13328 Jan 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
Feb 2027$15125 Feb 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
Mar 2027$1354 Mar 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
Apr 2027$1356 Apr 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
May 2027$20617 May 2027 · FitsAir—
Jul 2027$20912 Jul 2027 · FitsAir—
Aug 2027$17710 Aug 2027 · FitsAir—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $132 for November 2026, $132 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Malé, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Colombo to Malé flights

How long is the flight from Colombo to Malé?
A nonstop flight from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE) takes about 1h 28m, covering 778 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Colombo from Malé by air?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Velana International Airport is 778 km (483 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Malé?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CMB–MLE route include Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and Flydubai. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Colombo to Malé cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CMB–MLE was $122 USD with Chongqing Airlines (nonstop), departing 21 Sept 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Malé?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $132 one-way, against $209 for July 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sri Lanka to Malé?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Malé visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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