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Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport flight
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Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
NZD 185
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines 1h 35m · Direct Thu, Nov 19
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Cheapest return
NZD 453
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines 1h 35m · Direct Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24
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Best time to book
January
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 185 and round-trip from NZD 453. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Malé are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport is China Southern Airlines (from NZD 185) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of NZD 216. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach NZD 346.

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NZD 216
NZD 151
    Cheapest
  • NZD 283
    Nov
  • NZD 258
    Dec
  • NZD 216
    Jan
  • NZD 252
    Feb
  • NZD 245
    Mar
  • NZD 346
    Apr
  • NZD 296
    May
  • NZD 327
    Jun
  • NZD 300
    Jul
  • NZD 331
    Aug
  • NZD 322
    Sep
  • NZD 330
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, December is often the month to find the lowest fares from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport, with an average price of NZD 582. April is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 739.

NZD 739
NZD 661
NZD 582
NZD 504
    Cheapest
  • NZD 623
    Nov
  • NZD 582
    Dec
  • NZD 623
    Jan
  • NZD 599
    Feb
  • NZD 649
    Mar
  • NZD 739
    Apr
  • NZD 729
    May
  • NZD 707
    Jun
  • NZD 708
    Jul
  • NZD 736
    Aug
  • NZD 660
    Sep
  • NZD 673
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

NZD 368
NZD 350
NZD 332
NZD 314
  • NZD 353
    Mon
  • NZD 332
    Tue
  • NZD 363
    Wed
  • NZD 333
    Thu
  • NZD 368
    Fri
  • NZD 335
    Sat
  • NZD 358
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Colombo to Malé and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. 8D921

    15:15

    CMB

    1h 35m

    16:20

    MLE

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  2. CZ2393

    16:40

    CMB

    1h 35m

    17:45

    MLE

    - M - W - F -
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  3. 8D923

    14:05

    CMB

    1h 35m

    15:10

    MLE

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FAQs for Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport?

    Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE).
  • The earliest flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport departs at 07:01, and the last departs at 20:15, with about 9 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 383 in January, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Velana International Airport to downtown is about 2km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • FitsAir is a very popular airline operating an average of 1081 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport currently start from NZD 185, and round-trip fares start from NZD 453. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Thu, Nov 19; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Flydubai, Gulf Air and FitsAir operate direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 10 minutes, and around 51 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport is NZD 852. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • FitsAir, Flydubai and Flynas are the most popular budget airlines flying from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport, with one-way fares starting from NZD 185. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport operates around 51 weekly flights, mainly by SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and Flydubai. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Bandaranaike International Airport and Velana International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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