Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé from £100

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 30/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MLE
27 Aug — 3 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Male are usually found in May or October, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap 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 22 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£187

One-way from

£100

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£219

Good round-trip deal

£207 or less

Good one-way deal

£138 or less
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 7/10-9/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 00m total
  • Colombo to Malé
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 29/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Colombo to Malé
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£4 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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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 22 August 2025.

Thu 2/1010:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Mon 6/1007:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 21/8£187
Fri 24/1010:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Sun 9/1108:15MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 20/8£193
Sat 1/1111:15CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Sat 8/1108:15MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 22/8£196
Tue 21/1016:40CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 40mChina Southern
Thu 23/1018:50MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 20/8£199
Fri 22/810:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Fri 29/807:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 20/8£202
Tue 16/917:25CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Wed 17/907:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 20/8£203
Sun 7/917:25CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Wed 10/907:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 22/8£205
Thu 2/1017:25CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Mon 6/1007:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 21/8£205
Mon 8/917:25CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Wed 10/907:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 20/8£208
Tue 21/1010:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Fri 24/1007:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 20/8£215
Mon 20/1010:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Tue 21/1007:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 20/8£222
Sun 5/1010:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Sun 12/1007:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 21/8£229

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Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

Malé

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/10

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 6/10

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£187

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 12/10

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£187

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/10

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Tue 7/10

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£187

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/10

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 9/11

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

£193

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/11

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sat 8/11

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

£196

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/9

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Fri 26/9

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£202

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/10

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 15/10

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£202

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/10

11:15-12:15

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Fri 31/10

08:15-10:15

Nonstop1h 30m

£202

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

17:25-18:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Fri 26/9

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£205

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/9

17:25-18:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 21/9

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

£205

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Malé

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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 8 August 2025.

Booking 74 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 £799). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,187). 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 22 August 2025.

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 at midday, which can drop the price by up to 31% 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 17 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 22 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, such as Emirates, Gulf Air, andSriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé, you will be flying into Male. Male (MLE) is just 1.8 mi from the center of the city. Male is the only Malé airport and it handles 15 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 6 airlines have flights to Male from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé will take you 1h 30m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé is about 483 mi. All flights are typically direct.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé round-trip from £151. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are FitsAir, from £166, and flydubai, from £175. China Eastern is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Before booking your flight to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Chongqing Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%), Gulf Air( 96%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay £252 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. The cheapest flight overall is £103 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male) is currently priced at £171.

  • 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?

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

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of £799). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,187). 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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China EasternCheapest£151Average£169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Gulf AirCheapest£196Average£206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest£205Average£245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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