Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé from $230

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 25/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MLE
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday

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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 12 February 2026.

Tue 10/316:40
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
China Southern
Thu 12/318:50
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 9/2$353
Sat 17/1006:35
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Sun 25/1008:35
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Deal found 11/2$368
Sat 28/306:35
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 25m
FitsAir
Sat 4/408:35
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Deal found 11/2$391
Thu 24/911:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Sun 27/908:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 10/2$401
Sat 14/211:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Tue 17/208:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 10/2$413
Wed 18/211:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Wed 25/208:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 12/2$422
Wed 25/211:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Wed 4/308:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 10/2$423
Fri 20/311:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Fri 27/308:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 12/2$431
Thu 25/611:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Sat 18/708:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 12/2$450
Sat 27/611:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Sat 18/708:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 12/2$460
Mon 30/311:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Sun 5/408:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 10/2$461

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 12 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$353

One-way from

$191

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$402

Good round-trip deal

$350 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 10/3-12/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Colombo to Malé
FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 28/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Colombo to Malé
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male.

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Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 February 2026.
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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Malé

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Depart

Return

Price

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/2

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 4/3

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$423

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/3

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 29/3

08:20-10:20

Nonstop1h 30m

$423

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/3

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 8/3

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$423

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/6

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sat 18/7

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$460

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 15/7

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$460

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/7

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 19/7

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$461

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/7

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sat 11/7

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$461

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/7

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 12/7

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$461

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/7

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 26/7

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$461

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/7

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sat 11/7

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$461

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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 return flight from Colombo to Malé. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of $315). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 12 February 2026.

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to Malé. Price data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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 for a return flight 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 12 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Gulf Air, andSriLankan Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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

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

    Most people fly into Male (MLE) if they book a flight to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Male has 14 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 5 airlines. Male is conveniently located just 2.8 km from Malé’s city centre.

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

    China Southern, FitsAir, and flydubai can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé is about 777 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    Flying on flydubai is currently your cheapest option to Malé, with prices starting at $344. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Gulf Air and FitsAir, with the lowest prices starting at $365 and $371, respectively. flydubai is priced at 13% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Emirates flights start at $172 while deals on FitsAir start at $176 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Gulf Air (97%), Air Mauritius (90%), Chongqing Airlines( 89%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé? While on average our users pay $324, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male), is priced around $402.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of $315). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in March is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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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