Cheap Flights Colombo – Malé from £89

Flight FAQs

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)?

  Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as £89 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMB to MLE on Thu, Feb 19), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £165 departing on Tue, Mar 3 and returning on Thu, Mar 5.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Colombo to Malé?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Colombo to Malé with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines Gulf Air FitsAir Flydubai China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)?

  It takes about 1 hour 29 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE).

• When is the best time to book flights from Colombo to Malé?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Malé is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Colombo to Malé?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 44 flight per week flying from Colombo to Malé. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL115 (13:57) SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL101 (07:32)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Colombo to Malé?

  To find best deals on flights from Colombo to Malé, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Feb 19, with one-way flights priced at just £89.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Malé travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Malé to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Malé is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Colombo to Malé?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Malé on February 28, 2026 with FitsAir, with prices starting at £94.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Malé from Colombo?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Malé, with Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport (CMB-MLE) is by far the most common option on this route: Velana International Airport (MLE).

• What is the time difference between Colombo and Malé?

  The time difference between Malé and Colombo is 0h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Colombo to Malé?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.