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Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €132 and round-trip from €196. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 29m
        Direct
        MLE 08:00
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Nov 21 | FitsAir
        €196 €266
        26% off
        26% off
        €266 €196
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Oct 31 | FitsAir
        €199 €266
        25% off
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 29m
        Direct
        MLE 08:00
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Nov 4 | FitsAir
        €199 €266
        25% off
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 29m
        Direct
        MLE 08:00
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Nov 10 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Dec 5 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 29m
        Direct
        MLE 08:00
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Dec 9 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Oct 19 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Oct 19 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Nov 6 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Oct 31 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Oct 29 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Dec 7 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 29m
        Direct
        MLE 08:00
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Dec 13 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 29m
        Direct
        MLE 08:00
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Nov 4 | FitsAir
        €199
        25% off
        €266 €199
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MLE 16:00
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
        €132 €206
        36% off
        36% off
        €206 €132
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | China Southern Airlines
        €138 €206
        33% off
        33% off
        €206 €138
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | China Southern Airlines
        €139 €206
        33% off
        33% off
        €206 €139
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
        €139
        33% off
        €206 €139
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | China Southern Airlines
        €140
        32% off
        €206 €140
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | China Southern Airlines
        €140
        32% off
        €206 €140
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
        €140
        32% off
        €206 €140
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Flydubai
        €150
        27% off
        €206 €150
      • MLE 07:30
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 09:40
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | Gulf Air
        €150
        27% off
        €206 €150
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Oct 17 | China Southern Airlines
        €153
        26% off
        €206 €153
      • MLE 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | FitsAir
        €154
        25% off
        €206 €154
      • MLE 09:00
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | FitsAir
        €154
        25% off
        €206 €154
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of €154. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach €196.

€196
€175
€154
€133
    Cheapest
  • €187
    Oct
  • €180
    Nov
  • €166
    Dec
  • €154
    Jan
  • €155
    Feb
  • €162
    Mar
  • €196
    Apr
  • €156
    May
  • €164
    Jun
  • €184
    Jul
  • €178
    Aug
  • €163
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of €237. August is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €304.

€304
€271
€237
€204
    Cheapest
  • €293
    Oct
  • €296
    Nov
  • €295
    Dec
  • €266
    Jan
  • €270
    Feb
  • €269
    Mar
  • €294
    Apr
  • €252
    May
  • €274
    Jun
  • €283
    Jul
  • €304
    Aug
  • €237
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€197
€191
€185
€179
    Cheapest
  • €192
    Mon
  • €186
    Tue
  • €197
    Wed
  • €188
    Thu
  • €195
    Fri
  • €185
    Sat
  • €190
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is China Southern Airlines (from €131) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

China Southern Airlines
From €131
FitsAir
From €154
Flydubai
From €155
Gulf Air
From €178
SriLankan Airlines
From €180
Emirates
From €212
Apg Airlines
From €216
Hahn Air
From €236
IndiGo
From €246
Batik Air Malaysia
From €256

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What is the flight schedule from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Malé to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. FZ1025

    Velana International Airport

    08:15

    MLE

    1h 30m

    10:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 8D922

    Velana International Airport

    09:00

    MLE

    1h 35m

    11:05

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. 8D924

    Velana International Airport

    16:10

    MLE

    1h 35m

    18:15

    CMB

    - M T W T F S
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  4. CZ2394

    Velana International Airport

    18:50

    MLE

    1h 40m

    21:00

    CMB

    - M - W - F -
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  5. GF144

    Velana International Airport

    07:35

    MLE

    1h 40m

    09:45

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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About Velana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport

Learn about Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 778.49km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €132
Cheapest return ticket price €196

FAQs for Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

    Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 1 hour 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport departs at 07:11, and the last departs at 21:00, with about 8 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €174 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 956 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from €132, and round-trip fares start from €196. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Thu, Nov 5; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir, Emirates, Flydubai and Gulf Air operate direct flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 13 minutes, and around 52 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is €476. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • FitsAir, Flydubai and Flynas are the most popular budget airlines flying from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with one-way fares starting from €132. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 52 weekly flights, mainly by SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Velana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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