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Cheap flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

MLE — CMB
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Male to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Malé to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Malé (MLE) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 6 February 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 375

Good round-trip deal

C$ 386 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (C$ 5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Male to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Travel insights for flights from Malé to Colombo

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Malé to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,414). Flying from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). 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 MLE to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Malé to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Malé to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 February 2025.

The most flights from MLE to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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).

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Malé, you will be flying from Male, which is the city’s only airport. Male (MLE) is located 2.8 km from the centre of Malé. There are 20 flights from Male to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on time: Chongqing Airlines (100%), China Southern (100%), Gulf Air (100%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malé to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malé to Colombo?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,414). Flying from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Malé to Colombo

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