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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between £199 and £243 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £182 on flydubai (7 Feb-8 Feb).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between £199 and £243 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £182 on flydubai (7 Feb-8 Feb).

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

How often are flights from Colombo to Malé delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 11% of weekly flights between Colombo and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Monday 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 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 2% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé round-trip from £152. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from £181, and Gulf Air, from £192. SriLankan Airlines is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé are China Southern (£66), FitsAir (£74), and Gulf Air (£80).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 12 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?

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of £164). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in March is currently the most expensive (average of £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.

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 Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay £196 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. The cheapest flight overall is £94 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male) is currently priced at £182.

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, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Chongqing Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%), Gulf Air( 96%).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, you may want to consider flying on Gulf Air, flydubai or FitsAir as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 58% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 17 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Male from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis.

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 goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Colombo to Malé. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 24

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

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Question 25

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Round-trip from	£182
One-way from	£104
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SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£152	Average£282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
flydubai	Cheapest£181	Average£191	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£192	Average£201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
FitsAir	Cheapest£193	Average£205	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FitsAir flights
Emirates	Cheapest£231	Average£244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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