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$135+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Malé (MLE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MLE
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male are usually found in May or October, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(flydubai)

One-way from

$135
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$275

Good round-trip deal

$275 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:15 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Tue 11/258:15 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 10/28$258
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/14:55 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mGulf Air
Wed 12/107:35 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 10/30$273
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:00 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Sun 11/97:35 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 10/29$274
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:00 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Thu 11/137:35 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 10/29$275
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/134:55 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mGulf Air
Sat 12/207:35 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 10/29$276
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/64:55 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mGulf Air
Tue 12/97:35 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 10/30$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:55 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mGulf Air
Thu 1/17:35 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 10/30$289
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2411:15 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Tue 12/28:15 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 10/30$293
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2111:15 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Sun 12/288:15 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 10/30$294
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:15 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Sun 1/48:15 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 10/30$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:35 amCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/48:15 amMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$326
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/268:15 pmCMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mEmirates
Tue 12/304:25 pmMLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mEmirates
Deal found 10/30$333

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Malé that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé that are best for you.

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Colombo

Fly to

Malé

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/19

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Fri 1/23

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Fri 2/6

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/18

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Sat 11/22

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/27

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Fri 2/6

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/10

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Fri 11/14

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$275

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/13

3:55 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Mon 3/16

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$276

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/8

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Tue 12/16

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$276

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/1

4:55 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Sun 2/22

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$276

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/18

5:00 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Fri 3/20

7:35 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$276

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/17

8:15 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Mon 3/30

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$333

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Compare providers for flights from Colombo to Malé

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Malé in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Malé flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Malé flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Malé flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Malé flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Malé

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malé from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Malé. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 13 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of $220). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in March is currently the most expensive (average of $253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to Malé. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malé. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Gulf Air, and SriLankan Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
217 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,394 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sep 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Malé. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 1.8 mi from the city center, Male is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male (MLE) should be relatively easy as there are 12 daily inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

    Airlines like Gulf Air fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé is about 483 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé round-trip?

    China Southern, at $218, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Eastern and Emirates. Users have found that China Southern is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé consider choosing Gulf Air (98%), Chongqing Airlines (96%) or China Southern (96%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

    While on average a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé is generally $215, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male), you can expect to pay $256 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Malé that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Malé?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Malé.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Malé?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of $220). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in March is currently the most expensive (average of $253). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Colombo to Malé

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Malé. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$218Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$221Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EmiratesCheapest$232Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FitsAirCheapest$238Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flydubaiCheapest$251Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$264Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$369Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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