Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $380 and $480 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $423 on flydubai (21 Sept–23 Sept).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

How often are flights from Colombo to Malé delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 13% of weekly flights between Colombo and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Malé flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $380 and $480 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $423 on flydubai (21 Sept–23 Sept).

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Malé flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Gulf Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

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

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flydubai and Emirates can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in just under 1h 30m. 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on flydubai is currently your cheapest option to Malé, with prices starting at $345. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FitsAir and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at $364 and $463, respectively. flydubai is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with FitsAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $174. flydubai flights start at $197 while deals on Gulf Air start at $201 one-way.

Question 9

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

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Booking 56 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.

Question 10

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of $391). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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.

Question 11

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé

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The most flights from CMB to MLE are scheduled on a Saturday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 15

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

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé? While on average our users pay $361, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $210. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male), is priced around $423.

Question 16

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

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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: flynas (100%), Gulf Air (100%), Chongqing Airlines( 96%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

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Consider SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir or flydubai when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé.

Question 18

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

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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 29% versus a flight at midday.

Question 19

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

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Most people fly into Male (MLE) if they book a flight to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Male has 19 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 4 airlines. Male is conveniently located just 2.8 km from Malé’s city centre.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Malé?

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

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Malé?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Colombo to Malé via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Malé?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Colombo to Malé for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 25

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Round-trip from	$423
One-way from	$246
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$430
Good round-trip deal	$441 or less
Good one-way deal	$258 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
flydubai	Cheapest$345	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
FitsAir	Cheapest$364	Average$388	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FitsAir flights
Emirates	Cheapest$463	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$529	Average$554	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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

Booking 56 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?

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

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 29% versus a flight at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $380 and $480 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $423 on flydubai (21 Sept–23 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé

The most flights from CMB to MLE are scheduled on a Saturday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from Colombo to Malé delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Colombo and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Malé flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Malé flights?

Over the past year, Gulf Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between $380 and $480 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $423 on flydubai (21 Sept–23 Sept).