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7 Oct, Wed
Colombo – Male
1h 30m
Non-stop
CMB–MLE
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Quick Flight Summary from Colombo to Male
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price A$227
- Direct flight duration 1 hour 34 min
- Direct airlines Srilankan Airlines
- Arrival airports MLE
- Best days to book Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days A$185
Cheapest flights from Colombo to Male
Last update: 13 September 2026 09:36
Direct flights from Colombo to Male
Estimated Prices for Colombo to Male Flights
Cheapest Day7 October Wednesday
Best Price
A$222
Average Price
A$254
A$354
A$222
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Transportation to Airport from Colombo City Center
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport
It is only possible to reach the airport from Colombo city center by bus and taxi. Alternatively, you can also travel with private cars that can be rented from car rental companies located in the city center.
Taxi
Taxi drivers in Colombo, which is moving towards to becoming a global world city, also keep up with this development. Almost all of the taxi drivers are clean-wear, polite and speak English, which increases the quality of service. Despite being expensive compared to other alternatives, it is preferred because of its ease of reaching anytime.
Bus
The bus number 187-E3, which is used to get to the airport, collects passengers at different bus stops all day except night time. It serves as an economic and fast transportation option.
Car Rental
As in all major cities, it is also possible to find quality and reputable car rental companies in Colombo. You can request the model and brand you want from the companies you can reach easily via Internet and telephone.
Airport Information
Bandaranayike Airport, which links Colombo to the world and hosts many passengers every year, consists of a medium sized single terminal building. There are many services ranging from pharmacies and health centers to foreign exchange bureaus and bank ATMs at the airport. There is a beauty and spa center in the terminal which also has an animal care room for pets of passengers.
Baristar Coffee Lanka, Burger King, Deli Food & Spicy, HVA Foods, Nestle Lanka PLC, Palm Strip Restaurant and Relax Inn Food are the places where passengers can meet their eating and drinking needs during waiting periods.
For shopping there are Abans Pvt, AMF Duty Free, Asian Electricals, Aventure Holdings, Chamber of Gifts, Classic Electronics, Crown Electronics, Citizen, Gomez's and Odel stores. The airport also meets the accommodation needs of its passengers with the Serediva Transit Hotel in it.
Transportation to Male City Center from Airport
Velana Intl. Airport
Male Airport is located in Hulhule Island, close to Male, the capital of Maldives. It is the largest and most important international airport in the country. Male Airport is, at the same time, Maldives's only international airport, and it is able to attract tourists to the islands from all over the world.
Male Airport, which has only one highway, also has sections built on the sea. For this reason, Male Airport, covering a very large area, is providing a pleasant and comfortable time to its passengers with many services.
The transport from Male Airport to the city center and other areas in the Maldives is provided with different transportation options. We can list the transportation options that can be preferred in Maldives where both air and sea transportation is used, thanks to the geographical location, as speedboat, sea plane and airport ferry.
Speedboat
With the speedboats called Dhoni, you can go quickly to the capital Male. It is only 10 minutes to the capital city center, which is only 1 km away from the airport. Dhonis can also be used for other purposes including showing around to special guests and daily explorations.
Sea Plane
Male Airport, which has the largest sea plane aircraft in the world, has two companies, namely Trans Maldivian Airways and Maldivian Air Taxi, which provide this service. While traveling with the sea planes, one of the most comfortable options, you can also have the opportunity to see the magnificent scenery of the Maldives.
Airport Ferry
Another vehicle that will allow you to travel between Male Airport and Male capital is the ferry. You can reach the center of the capital, Male, after a 10 minute ride with the ferry that Male Airport is holding ready for its passengers. The ferries, those almost serve 24 hours, depart from the airport every 10 minutes.
Male Weather
5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature
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Sunday
13 Sep
28°26°
Monday
14 Sep
28°27°
Tuesday
15 Sep
28°26°
Wednesday
16 Sep
28°25°
Thursday
17 Sep
28°26°
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Which airports can I use for Colombo-Male (Maldives) flights?
Which airports can I use for Colombo-Male (Maldives) flights?
For Colombo-Male (Maldives) flights, you can use Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport as departure airport, and Velana Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Colombo-Male (Maldives) and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Colombo-Male (Maldives) and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Colombo-Male (Maldives) is 766 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Colombo-Male (Maldives) flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Colombo-Male (Maldives) flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Colombo-Male (Maldives) flights is Tuesday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Colombo-Male (Maldives)?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Colombo-Male (Maldives)?
Srilankan Airlines organizes direct flights between Colombo-Male (Maldives).
Colombo-Male (Maldives): which airline is better value on this route?
Colombo-Male (Maldives): which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Fits Air starts from approximately A$222.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Fits Air | A$222 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (53x35x23 cm cm) |
 Gulf Air | A$354 | 1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 China Southern Airlines | A$253 | — |
Last update: 12.09.2026
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