Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Malé to Colombo

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Malé to Colombo, including SriLankan Airlines, Flydubai and China Southern Airlines. Gulf Air currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
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China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Malé to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Malé to Colombo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 229 and round-trip tickets from CAD 336.

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

Flight Information for Malé to Colombo Flights

The distance between Malé and Colombo is 763.01km. It takes around 1 hour 27 minutes on average to fly from Malé to Colombo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 229
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 336
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance763.01km
Average flight time1 hour 27 minutes
Popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Flight statistics for the Malé–Colombo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Malé to Colombo

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Malé to Colombo?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Malé to Colombo in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Colombo is January, with an average price of CAD 238. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching CAD 304.

CAD 304
CAD 271
CAD 238
CAD 205
    Cheapest
  • CAD 304
    Jun
  • CAD 304
    Jul
  • CAD 258
    Aug
  • CAD 266
    Sep
  • CAD 279
    Oct
  • CAD 277
    Nov
  • CAD 256
    Dec
  • CAD 238
    Jan
  • CAD 239
    Feb
  • CAD 249
    Mar
  • CAD 302
    Apr
  • CAD 241
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Malé to Colombo?

Average price of return flights from Malé to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from Malé to Colombo, with an average price of CAD 390. June is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 468.

CAD 468
CAD 429
CAD 390
CAD 351
    Cheapest
  • CAD 468
    Jun
  • CAD 467
    Jul
  • CAD 468
    Aug
  • CAD 437
    Sep
  • CAD 454
    Oct
  • CAD 457
    Nov
  • CAD 455
    Dec
  • CAD 411
    Jan
  • CAD 416
    Feb
  • CAD 414
    Mar
  • CAD 453
    Apr
  • CAD 390
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Malé to Colombo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Malé to Colombo on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Malé to Colombo is Tuesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Wednesday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 304
CAD 293
CAD 281
CAD 270
  • CAD 296
    Mon
  • CAD 281
    Tue
  • CAD 304
    Wed
  • CAD 290
    Thu
  • CAD 298
    Fri
  • CAD 284
    Sat
  • CAD 298
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Malé (MLE) to Colombo (CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as CAD 229 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MLE to CMB on Tue, Jun 9), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 336 departing on Sat, Jun 13 and returning on Thu, Jun 18.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Malé to Colombo with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines Flydubai China Southern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 27 minutes to fly from Malé (MLE) to Colombo (CMB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Malé to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 11 flight per week flying from Malé to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL104 (21:05)
  • To find best deals on flights from Malé to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Jun 9, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 229.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Gulf Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Malé to Colombo is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Malé to Colombo on June 9, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 199.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (MLE-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The time difference between Colombo and Malé is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Malé to Colombo

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Malé to Colombo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Malé to Colombo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Malé to Colombo is FitsAir, with an average fare of CAD 317.

CAD 274
CAD 317
CAD 361
CAD 405
CAD 448
FitsAir
CAD 317
FitsAir
China Southern Airlines
CAD 319
China Southern Airlines
Flydubai
CAD 335
Flydubai
Gulf Air
CAD 351
Gulf Air
Emirates
CAD 391
Emirates
SriLankan Airlines
CAD 448
SriLankan Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Malé to Colombo?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Malé to Colombo on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Malé to Colombo is SriLankan Airlines, operating 30 flights per week.

18
22
26
30
SriLankan Airlines
30
SriLankan Airlines
Air India
22
Air India
Kuwait Airways
22
Kuwait Airways
Qatar Airways
22
Qatar Airways
Malaysia Airlines
22
Malaysia Airlines
Air Seychelles
22
Air Seychelles

How many flights fly from Malé to Colombo each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Malé to Colombo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Malé to Colombo are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Thursday.

132
115
97
80
Highest
100
Mon
125
Tue
100
Wed
97
Thu
132
Fri
128
Sat
118
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.