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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between £220 and £286 in August. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £227 on China Southern (20 Aug–22 Aug).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between £220 and £286 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £227 on China Southern (20 Aug–22 Aug).

Question 3

How often are flights from Colombo to Malé delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 12% of weekly flights between Colombo and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Tuesday 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 3% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé round-trip from £89. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from £187, and Gulf Air, from £203. China Southern is currently priced 61% 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 (£72), FitsAir (£77), and flydubai (£100).

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé (average of £206). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of £265). 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?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CMB to MLE are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 £230 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. The cheapest flight overall is £108 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Male) is currently priced at £237.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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: flynas (100%), Chongqing Airlines (100%), China Southern( 100%).

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 flydubai, FitsAir or SriLankan Airlines 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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 63% 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 24 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 6 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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Colombo to Malé by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Malé with no change fees?

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Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to Malé become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£227
One-way from	£101
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£244
Good round-trip deal	£266 or less
Good one-way deal	£150 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest£89	Average£250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
flydubai	Cheapest£187	Average£199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£203	Average£211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
FitsAir	Cheapest£205	Average£221	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FitsAir flights
Emirates	Cheapest£240	Average£253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£283	Average£291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé from £101

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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

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.

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

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

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 63% versus a flight in the evening.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between £220 and £286 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £227 on China Southern (20 Aug–22 Aug).

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé

The most flights from CMB to MLE are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How often are flights from Colombo to Malé delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between Colombo and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

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

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

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

Tuesday 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.

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

Over the past year, Gulf Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 3% of flights being delayed.

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé flights typically cost between £220 and £286 in August.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £227 on China Southern (20 Aug–22 Aug).