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Cheapest return fare
$456
Typical prices: $404-$537
China Southern
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CMB - MLE • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$179
Typical prices: $217-$291
China Southern
Tue 24/11
CMB - MLE • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Malé (CMB-MLE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Colombo to Malé that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé

Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
China Southern Logo
16:40 - 17:50
CMB
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MLE
1h 40mdirect
China Southern Logo
18:50 - 21:00
MLE
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CMB
1h 40mdirect
$456China Southern
Mon, 7 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep
flydubai Logo
11:15 - 12:15
CMB
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MLE
1h 30mdirect
flydubai Logo
08:15 - 10:15
MLE
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CMB
1h 30mdirect
$460flydubai
Sat, 1 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
FitsAir Logo
16:15 - 17:20
CMB
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MLE
1h 35mdirect
FitsAir Logo
09:05 - 11:05
MLE
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CMB
1h 30mdirect
$483FitsAir
Tue, 14 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul
flydubai Logo
11:15 - 12:15
CMB
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MLE
1h 30mdirect
flydubai Logo
08:15 - 10:15
MLE
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CMB
1h 30mdirect
$485flydubai
Thu, 17 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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16:40 - 17:45
CMB
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MLE
1h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:25 - 11:20
MLE
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CMB
1h 25mdirect
$486Multiple Airlines
Sun, 19 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul
flydubai Logo
11:15 - 12:15
CMB
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MLE
1h 30mdirect
flydubai Logo
08:15 - 10:15
MLE
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CMB
1h 30mdirect
$489flydubai
Sat, 15 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Gulf Air Logo
17:20 - 18:25
CMB
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MLE
1h 35mdirect
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07:30 - 09:40
MLE
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CMB
1h 40mdirect
$518Gulf Air
Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
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20:35 - 21:35
CMB
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MLE
1h 30mdirect
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16:30 - 18:30
MLE
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CMB
1h 30mdirect
$525Emirates
Thu, 20 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
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20:35 - 21:35
CMB
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MLE
1h 30mdirect
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16:30 - 18:30
MLE
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CMB
1h 30mdirect
$534Emirates
Tue, 22 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
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20:15 - 21:20
CMB
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MLE
1h 35mdirect
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16:25 - 18:25
MLE
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CMB
1h 30mdirect
$537Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bandaranaike Intl to Malé flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé is October, where tickets cost $398 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $498 and $480 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$179
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking Colombo to Malé flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé was $179 for a one-way ticket and $456 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Malé?

    Colombo airport is called Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and the only airport in Malé is Male.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Colombo to Malé?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Colombo to Malé flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Malé?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Malé flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Malé?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Colombo and Malé.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Malé?

    There are direct flights from Colombo to Malé on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Malé, Emirates or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Malé are Emirates and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $500 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $569 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Malé?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Malé.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Malé?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Malé from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Malé?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Malé with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Malé?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Malé from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $202 or less one-way and $452 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male.
Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Male Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male

Monday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Tuesday

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates, +4 more

Wednesday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Thursday

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates, +4 more

Friday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Saturday

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates, +4 more

Sunday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

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Direct returns

Male to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Tuesday

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates, +4 more

Wednesday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Thursday

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates, +4 more

Friday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Saturday

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

Chongqing Airlines,Emirates, +4 more

Sunday

Emirates,FitsAir,Gulf Air, +2 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Malé. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bandaranaike Intl to Malé? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3606 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

10.0 ExcellentElena, Dec 2025
DXB - COK
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I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Similar to Hyd->Dubai this too was worst airlines. Bad seats, bad seating arrangement which created lot of confusion since family member were not given seat together. However most of them changed the seat and got with the family. Cheap tactics by Emirates.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

When you buy Emirates you don’t expect low cost. Choice of coffee/tea vs water. Entertainment on demand. Seat distance won’t allow food tray to extend without hitting belly (and I didn’t grow lately)

Most aspects of the flight were great! The entertainment was mediocre, though, which made such a long flight less enjoyable.

Emirates is always great experience, however, they should reopen their lounge in Istanbul. The IGA lounge is not worth it

On the Dubai-Gatwick flight the only meal options were Beef or Chicken. No vegetarian option. This was a surprise. I would usually order in advance but did not this time. Would have been good to know that a vegetarian meal is not available as a standard meal. Thankfully it was just me travelling, but if I’d had my kids with me that would have been a big problem for us.

Check-in counter at the airport took more than an hour of standing in queue with online checkin. And after entering the gate the flight delayed more than 30 mins.

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

The staff was absolutely phenomenal but the other elements of Sri Lankan Airlines need some serious adjustments. The day started off with terrible news that the flight was cancelled from Male and that the plane went to Malta. As an American, when such delays occur, the airlines find suitable ways to accommodate their customers such as putting them in an Airport hotel or lounge while waiting for the next flight. A 1.5 hour trip turned into 12 hours with no accommodations from the Airlines except a ticket to eat breakfast. For such a Billion dollar industry, a cheap breakfast is an insult toward the customer and something greater should have been done.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

Kayak offered terrible customer service. The 2nd of 3 flights were cancelled and it took me an hour on the phone to try to cancel the other 2. I had to call back later to get someone to assist. I was calling internationally and an already stressful situation was made worse.

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

Very helpful and welcoming crew, good food in fair quantities, enough space for the legs. Surprisingly good quality for a "lowcoster".

Boarding was almost an hour late but there was no communication. Cabin crew did nothing to ensure people kept masks on and even with seat belt sign on people were wondering around the plane.

Flight was cancelled. Kayak agents were not helpful at all to rebook flights. Worst experience in customer service. Kayak did not even informed me about the flight cancellation. I only came to know after reaching the airport. Horrible experience

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