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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé from $178

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MLE
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male are usually found in October or May, booked 6 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 28 April 2026.

Tue 1/916:40
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 40m
China Southern
Tue 8/918:50
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 25/4$443
Fri 5/607:01
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 34m
FitsAir
Tue 9/618:20
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 28/4$447
Tue 30/611:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Mon 6/708:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 27/4$448
Thu 3/911:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Mon 7/908:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 24/4$450
Thu 26/1115:00
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Thu 3/1217:00
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Deal found 26/4$451
Tue 9/616:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
FitsAir
Tue 16/609:05
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Deal found 24/4$455
Wed 10/613:55
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
FitsAir
Wed 17/609:05
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
FitsAir
Deal found 26/4$457
Tue 5/511:15
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Sat 9/508:15
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 28/4$461
Wed 24/620:35
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
Emirates
Thu 2/716:30
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 26/4$478
Mon 31/820:35
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 30m
Emirates
Thu 10/916:30
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 24/4$479
Mon 10/817:20
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
Gulf Air
Wed 12/807:30
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 23/4$480
Tue 11/817:20
CMB
-
MLE
Nonstop1h 35m
Gulf Air
Tue 18/807:30
MLE
-
CMB
Nonstop1h 40m
Gulf Air
Deal found 23/4$482

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$443

One-way from

$178

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$472 or less
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/9-8/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Colombo to Malé
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  • China Southern
  • 15/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Colombo to Malé
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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 28 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/10

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 25/10

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

$450

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

17:20-18:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Fri 5/6

07:30-09:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$478

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/8

17:20-18:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Sat 15/8

07:30-09:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$480

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/8

17:20-18:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Wed 12/8

07:30-09:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$480

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/8

20:35-21:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Thu 27/8

16:30-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$483

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/8

17:20-18:25

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Fri 21/8

07:30-09:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$483

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

07:01-08:05

Nonstop1h 34m

Male

Tue 16/6

18:20-20:25

Nonstop1h 35m

$663

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

20:35-21:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 2/9

23:00-08:10

1 stop32h 40m

$739

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

20:35-21:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Tue 16/6

10:10-01:05

1 stop14h 25m

$742

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

20:35-21:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 22/6

18:25-22:10

1 stop27h 15m

$785

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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?

Booking 5 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 $383). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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 28 April 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 27% versus a flight at midday.

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 25 April 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. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 28 April 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
flydubai
6.5
Okay
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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 16 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?

    flydubai and Gulf Air 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.

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

    Flying on Gulf Air is currently your cheapest option to Malé, with prices starting at $285. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by flydubai and FitsAir, with the lowest prices starting at $326 and $366, respectively. Gulf Air is priced at 29% 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 Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $170. FitsAir flights start at $175 while deals on flydubai start at $186 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: Chongqing Airlines (92%), China Southern (92%), FitsAir( 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 $606, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $471. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male), is priced around $465.

  • 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.

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

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  • 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 $383). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of $443). 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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Gulf AirCheapest$285Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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FitsAirCheapest$366Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest$438Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$524Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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