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MaléColombo, Sri Lanka

Flights from Malé to Colombo

Nonstop flights from Malé (MLE) to Colombo (CMB) take about 1h 28m (778 km). Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir and Flydubai fly it. Lowest fare seen: $152 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Colombo

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

CMB → Colombo, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Male →2 lounges at Male AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresCMB to Colombo: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Malé to Colombo

Carriers on MLE–CMB 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✈ Flydubainonstop fare seen

Malé to Colombo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Apr 2027, from $155 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$17431 Oct 2026 · Chongqing Airlines—
Nov 2026$15724 Nov 2026 · Chongqing Airlines—
Dec 2026$15710 Dec 2026 · Chongqing Airlines—
Jan 2027$15712 Jan 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
Feb 2027$1564 Feb 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
Mar 2027$15611 Mar 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
Apr 2027$15515 Apr 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—
May 2027$19324 May 2027 · Flydubai—
Jun 2027$1924 Jun 2027 · Flydubai—
Aug 2027$16119 Aug 2027 · Chongqing Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $157 for November 2026, $155 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Malé to Colombo, 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.

Best time to fly to Colombo

Based on weather and travel conditions in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka has two coasts with opposite monsoon patterns. West coast (Colombo, Galle) is best Dec–March; east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) is best June–September.

Peak season: December – March (west), June – September (east)

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Frequently asked questions — Malé to Colombo flights

How long is the flight from Malé to Colombo?
A nonstop flight from Malé (MLE) to Colombo (CMB) 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 Malé from Colombo by air?
The great-circle distance between Velana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 778 km (483 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Malé to Colombo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MLE–CMB route include Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir 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 Malé to Colombo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MLE–CMB was $152 USD with Chongqing Airlines (nonstop), departing 18 Mar 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 Malé to Colombo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in April 2027 were cheapest, from $155 one-way, against $193 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Malé to Sri Lanka?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sri Lanka 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.
What is the best time to visit Colombo?
Sri Lanka has two coasts with opposite monsoon patterns. West coast (Colombo, Galle) is best Dec–March; east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) is best June–September.

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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