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From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.
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Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: West-coast dry season (01 Dec – 31 Mar).
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Air distance is about 778 km. 12 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 1h 25m · Sri Lankan Airlines |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 07:35 · Gulf Air |
| Last departure of the day | 23:30 · Singapore Airlines |
| Flight options found | 22 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 10 |
| Airport codes | Male–MLE, Colombo–CMB |
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The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 22 flight options, 10 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 07:35 and the last around 23:30. The fastest flight takes about 1h 25m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹17,950, Afternoon from ₹18,913, Evening from ₹32,039. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Male has a different pace from the resort islands often associated with the Maldives. The National Museum and Sultan Park sit close together, while the fish market and waterfront show the working capital. Hukuru Miskiy is a coral-stone mosque with access rules to check before visiting. Velana International Airport is on neighbouring Hulhulé, linked by ferry and road to the city. A visitor arriving from India should establish whether the next transfer goes to Male, Hulhumalé, a speedboat jetty or a seaplane terminal.
Choose Male for a stay centred on the National Museum, Sultan Park and the working waterfront. Hulhumalé offers a different base near the airport island, while an island resort may require a speedboat or seaplane connection arranged through the property. These transfer types are not interchangeable: a taxi into the capital will not replace a resort boat booking. Give the accommodation its flight details so the onward pickup is tied to the correct arrival.
Velana’s new Terminal 1 opened in July 2025 for international operations. Domestic flights use Terminal 2, and seaplanes operate from a separate facility, so a connection can involve moving between different parts of the airport. The Sinamalé Bridge provides a road link from the airport island to Male, alongside water transport options. In the capital, the fish market and nearby waterfront suit a working-city walk rather than a resort-beach plan. Hukuru Miskiy is an active mosque with controlled access, so its visit should be arranged through the appropriate local permission rather than assumed from a general sightseeing map. The museum and Sultan Park can be paired before a waterfront walk. For a short stop between flights, the useful question is whether the next departure is international, domestic or seaplane, because each points to a different return location.
December to April, usually about 26–31°C, with a comparatively drier season.
By Air: Velana International Airport (MLE) is on Hulhulé beside Male; the ferry crossing is usually about 10 minutes. Buses, taxis and speedboats serve different capital and resort destinations.
By Road: Buses and taxis use the bridge between the airport island, Male and Hulhumalé; ferries connect nearby islands.
Explore the collections at the National Museum.
Walk through Sultan Park.
Watch trading at the Male Fish Market.
View the exterior of Hukuru Miskiy while following visitor rules.
Velana International Airport (MLE). Velana Terminal 1 handles international flights, while Terminal 2 handles domestic services. Seaplane departures use a separate terminal, so onward resort transfers may require a ground connection.
Colombo is often the first Sri Lankan stop after landing at Bandaranaike International Airport near Katunayake. Pettah’s market streets, the Gangaramaya temple and Galle Face Green show different parts of the city within a compact area, although road traffic changes the pace. The National Museum adds an indoor visit, and Colombo Fort remains an important transport point. Indian travellers can spend a day here before taking a train south or beginning a wider island route.
Fort is the practical choice when a rail departure forms part of a short stay; Galle Face instead puts the seafront within easy reach. Cinnamon Gardens suits the National Museum and Independence Square. Bandaranaike Airport is at Katunayake, outside Colombo, so an airport hotel and a central city hotel serve different purposes. A late arrival followed by an early flight may favour the airport area, whereas a day of sightseeing needs the road transfer into Colombo itself.
Pettah and Fort fit together as a market-and-architecture walk, while Gangaramaya and the nearby lake area belong to another circuit. The National Museum is a collection visit rather than a brief stop on the way to a train, so pair it with Cinnamon Gardens. Galle Face Green is a flexible evening endpoint after those indoor sights. City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened in August 2025, adding hotel, dining and entertainment facilities to the central waterfront area; it is separate from the older museum district. For onward rail travel, identify Colombo Fort station on the ticket rather than treating every Colombo station as interchangeable. Pettah’s commercial lanes can be awkward with wheeled luggage, making Fort accommodation useful when combining a market visit with an onward train.
December to March, around 23–32°C, with comparatively drier west-coast weather.
By Air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of Colombo; allow roughly 45–75 minutes by road. Airport bus 187, taxis and hired cars connect with the city.
By Rail: Colombo Fort is the main rail hub for routes towards Kandy, Galle and other destinations.
By Road: Airport bus 187 uses the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway; long-distance buses leave from city terminals.
Walk the Galle Face Green seafront.
Explore market lanes in Pettah.
Visit Gangaramaya Temple near Beira Lake.
See Sri Lankan collections at the National Museum of Colombo.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Male to Colombo dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹17,950. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Male (MLE) and Colombo (CMB) is about 778 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 10 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Male to Colombo, operated by Sri Lankan Airlines, FITS AVIATION (PVT) LTD, FlyDubai, Gulf Air, Emirates Airlines and 2 others. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Air India, Malaysia Airlines and Sri Lankan Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Male to Colombo flight on this page takes about 1h 25m. Non-stop flights here take between 1h 25m and 1h 40m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 30 KG, 25 KG and 40 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Male to Colombo fare on this page is ₹17,950. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹264,439, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On this page, FlyDubai has the lowest Male to Colombo fare, starting from ₹17,950. FITS AVIATION (PVT) LTD is next, from ₹18,913. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 07:35 and the last around 23:30, local time at Male. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 777.68 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
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| Lowest Airfare | ₹17,950 | 14/11/2026 | FlyDubai | 08:15 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ₹17,591 | 27/11/2026 | FlyDubai | 08:15 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ₹17,053 | 26/01/2027 | FlyDubai | 08:15 |
FlyX lists each Male to Colombo flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.
The aerial distance between Male and Colombo is about 778 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 25m to 27h 25m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Male to Colombo flight duration is approximately 1 hour 25 minutes non-stop. There are 10 non-stop Male to Colombo direct flights on the departure date shown on this page. Male to Colombo flight distance is around 778 KM.
The search for these dates returned 22 flight options, 10 of them non-stop. The first departure from Male is at 07:35 and the last is at 23:30. Flights leave from Male International and land at Bandaranayake.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Male to Colombo |
| Aerial Distance | 778 KM |
| Flight Duration | 1h 25m - 27h 25m |
| Airport Codes | Male - MLE, Colombo - CMB |
| Total Flights Available | 22 flights10 direct12 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 07:35 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:30 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 1 flight1 direct0 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 4 flights4 direct0 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 10 flights1 direct9 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 5 flights3 direct2 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 2 flights1 direct1 with layover |
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