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$122+ 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 7/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MLE
Aug 15 — Aug 221
Sat 8/15
Sat 8/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male are usually found in October or September, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Malé

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 July 16, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/14:15 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
FitsAir
Tue 8/49:05 am
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Deal found 7/11$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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 7/214:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/115:50 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 7/234:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/276:20 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Thu 8/274:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/316:20 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12$307
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/64:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
China Southern
Thu 10/86:50 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 7/15$311
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/114:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/156:20 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 9/124:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/189:05 am
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/13$315
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 9/2711:15 am
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Sat 10/38:15 am
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 7/15$316
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Fri 9/1811:15 am
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Sun 9/278:15 am
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 7/11$317
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/74:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
China Southern
Sat 11/146:50 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 7/11$319
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/184:15 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
FitsAir
Tue 7/216:20 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 7/15$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 7/214:40 pm
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/276:20 pm
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$321

Find 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 July 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$122
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$284

Good round-trip deal

$334 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/21

8:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 8/24

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$369

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/9

8:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Tue 8/18

4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$374

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/7

2:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Male

Wed 9/9

8:15 am-10:15 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$492

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/26

8:15 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Tue 12/1

11:00 pm-12:45 am

1 stop25h 15m

$571

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/25

8:15 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Sun 11/29

9:05 am-8:20 am

1 stop22h 45m

$571

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/1

11:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sat 9/5

11:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

$571

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/25

9:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Male

Sun 11/29

12:45 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$573

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/12

8:35 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sat 8/15

9:15 am-10:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$585
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/8

11:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$177

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/2

11:15 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$177

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

Booking 12 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of $275). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in May is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 July 16, 2026.

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 20% 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 July 11, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 July 16, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Gulf Air, andSriLankan 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
3,626 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,626 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,626 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
235 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,626 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,626 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,626 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 21 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 Emirates and flydubai fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 20m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé is about 483 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    A.P.G., at $225, was found to be the cheapest airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Emirates. Users have found that A.P.G. is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $93. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and FitsAir, as they are both options that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé for a low price.

  • 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 flynas (100%), Chongqing Airlines (100%) or China Southern (100%) 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 $733, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $136. When looking at the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male), you can expect to pay $306 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of $275). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in May is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 July 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
A.P.G.Cheapest$225Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China SouthernCheapest$228Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$233Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
flydubaiCheapest$252Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FitsAirCheapest$254Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$264Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$380Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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