Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $492 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 $561 and an overall rating of 6.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Colombo to Malé take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Malé will take on average 1h 25m to travel the 1,251 km flying distance from Colombo.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 9 direct flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Malé, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 54 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 9 direct flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Malé, with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 54 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé was $228 for a one-way ticket and $440 for a return.

Question 6

Which airlines fly most frequently between Colombo and Malé?

Accepted Answer

Colombo and Malé are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are SriLankan Airlines (21 flights per week), FitsAir (9 flights per week), and Gulf Air (7 flights per week).

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Colombo and Malé?

Accepted Answer

Colombo and Malé are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are SriLankan Airlines (21 flights per week), FitsAir (9 flights per week), and Gulf Air (7 flights per week).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 07:01 and will be landing in Malé at 08:05.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé jets off at 20:35 and lands at 21:35.

Question 11

Which airlines fly direct between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. They are: Emirates, FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with flydubai at $352 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flydubai.

Question 12

Which airlines fly direct between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. They are: Emirates, FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with flydubai at $352 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flydubai.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé is October, where tickets cost $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $511 and $487 respectively.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé is October, where tickets cost $389 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $511 and $487 respectively.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

How often are flights from Colombo to Malé delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Colombo and Malé historically see delays in approximately 13% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 108 minutes.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Gulf Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 3% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Colombo to Malé were found on China Southern ($440) and flydubai ($447).

Question 30

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Colombo to Malé were found on China Southern ($440) and flydubai ($447).

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually cost between $447 and $541 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $440 on China Southern (15 Sept–22 Sept).

Question 34

What are the most popular airlines flying to Malé?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Malé is FitsAir, followed by SriLankan Airlines and flydubai.

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