How long is the flight from Maldives to Sri Lanka?

There are many flights that can get you from Maldives to Sri Lanka in 1h 30m. Fly via flydubai to get the fastest option. The distance from Maldives to Sri Lanka is about 483 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Maldives to Sri Lanka one-way?

£105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on FitsAir and flydubai, with prices starting from £110 and £126, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Maldives to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Maldives to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Maldives to Sri Lanka?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maldives to Sri Lanka (average of £197). Flying from Maldives to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of £248). 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 MV to LK?

It’s typically best to fly out from Maldives to Sri Lanka in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Maldives to Sri Lanka

The most flights from MV0 to LK0 are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from the Maldives to Sri Lanka delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Maldives and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the Maldives to Sri Lanka flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 the Maldives to Sri Lanka flights?

Over the past year, Gulf Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Maldives to Sri Lanka?

The best time to book flights from Maldives to Sri Lanka is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Gulf Air, andSriLankan Airlines from the Maldives to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Maldives to Sri Lanka?
There are many flights that can get you from Maldives to Sri Lanka in 1h 30m. Fly via flydubai to get the fastest option. The distance from Maldives to Sri Lanka is about 483 mi. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Maldives to Sri Lanka one-way?
£105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on FitsAir and flydubai, with prices starting from £110 and £126, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Maldives to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Maldives to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Maldives to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Maldives to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Maldives to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Maldives to Sri Lanka 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 Maldives to Sri Lanka?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maldives to Sri Lanka (average of £197). Flying from Maldives to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of £248). 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 Southern	Cheapest£132	Average£199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£146	Average£198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
flydubai	Cheapest£182	Average£196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
FitsAir	Cheapest£184	Average£218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FitsAir flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£218	Average£255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£235	Average£250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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It’s typically best to fly out from Maldives to Sri Lanka in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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The most flights from MV0 to LK0 are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from the Maldives to Sri Lanka delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Maldives and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the Maldives to Sri Lanka flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening 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 the Maldives to Sri Lanka flights?

Over the past year, Gulf Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Maldives to Sri Lanka?

The best time to book flights from Maldives to Sri Lanka is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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