Airlines operating flights from Malé to Colombo

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Malé to Colombo, including SriLankan Airlines, Gulf Air and FitsAir. FitsAir currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
FitsAir logo FitsAir
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 ₹ 15,647 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 24,225.

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 details for Malé to Colombo

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 price₹ 15,647
Cheapest return ticket price₹ 24,225
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 ₹ 16,315. The most expensive month is usually July, with average prices reaching ₹ 20,861.

₹ 20,861
₹ 18,588
₹ 16,315
₹ 14,042
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 20,373
    Jun
  • ₹ 20,861
    Jul
  • ₹ 17,682
    Aug
  • ₹ 18,214
    Sep
  • ₹ 19,153
    Oct
  • ₹ 19,014
    Nov
  • ₹ 17,577
    Dec
  • ₹ 16,315
    Jan
  • ₹ 16,361
    Feb
  • ₹ 17,085
    Mar
  • ₹ 20,714
    Apr
  • ₹ 16,509
    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 ₹ 26,614. August is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as ₹ 32,069.

₹ 32,069
₹ 29,342
₹ 26,614
₹ 23,887
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 31,619
    Jun
  • ₹ 32,002
    Jul
  • ₹ 32,069
    Aug
  • ₹ 29,950
    Sep
  • ₹ 31,110
    Oct
  • ₹ 31,358
    Nov
  • ₹ 31,235
    Dec
  • ₹ 28,158
    Jan
  • ₹ 28,528
    Feb
  • ₹ 28,405
    Mar
  • ₹ 31,091
    Apr
  • ₹ 26,614
    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.

₹ 20,818
₹ 20,060
₹ 19,301
₹ 18,543
  • ₹ 20,139
    Mon
  • ₹ 19,301
    Tue
  • ₹ 20,818
    Wed
  • ₹ 19,827
    Thu
  • ₹ 20,461
    Fri
  • ₹ 19,410
    Sat
  • ₹ 20,390
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, FitsAir offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 15,647 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MLE to CMB on Fri, Jun 12), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 24,225 departing on Tue, Jun 23 and returning on Thu, Jun 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Malé to Colombo with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines Gulf Air FitsAir 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 23 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 (20:50)
  • 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 Fri, Jun 12, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 15,647.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is FitsAir.
    · 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.
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  • 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 18, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at ₹ 21,713.
  • 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 ₹ 21,699.

₹ 18,647
₹ 21,699
₹ 24,751
₹ 27,803
₹ 30,855
FitsAir
₹ 21,699
FitsAir
China Southern Airlines
₹ 21,897
China Southern Airlines
Flydubai
₹ 23,209
Flydubai
Gulf Air
₹ 23,703
Gulf Air
Emirates
₹ 26,778
Emirates
SriLankan Airlines
₹ 30,855
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
Kuwait Airways
22
Kuwait Airways
Qatar Airways
22
Qatar Airways
Air Seychelles
22
Air Seychelles
Malaysia Airlines
22
Malaysia Airlines
Air India
22
Air India

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.

135
117
98
80
Highest
105
Mon
122
Tue
102
Wed
98
Thu
135
Fri
128
Sat
122
Sun