Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Colombo to Malé?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Malé takes around 1.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Malé?

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The flight distance between Colombo and Malé is 778 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Malé?

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Several carriers operate flights between Colombo and Malé. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Hahn Air Technologies, Fly Dubai, Emirates, Gulf Air Bahrain, China Southern Airlines, A.P.G. Distribution System, SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth, Da Nang.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and London, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku, Singapore.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Colombo?

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Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.

Question 8

What airports are near Malé?

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The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Malé?

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Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Malé with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Hahn Air Technologies.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Malé?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Malé, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between Colombo and Malé?

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Traveling between Colombo and Malé, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya

Question 13

How many airports are there near Malé?

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There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Malé depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Malé arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Colombo and Malé depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Colombo and Malé arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£144
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£282
Cheapest round-trip	£287
Average round-trip	£320
Nonstop flights in June	£144 – £526

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Public ferry to Malé	10-15 min	MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Speedboat transfer to Malé	5-10 min	MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator	on-demand (traffic dependent)	fastest crossing
Private boat charter	5-10 min	MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups or privacy
Hotel speedboat transfer	5-15 min	Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel	scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Taxi (via Sinamalé Bridge to Hulhumalé)	10-20 min	MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	Hulhumalé accommodation

Airline	Mon 29.06	Tue 30.06	Wed 01.07	Thu 02.07	Fri 03.07	Sat 04.07	Sun 05.07
SriLankan Airlines	---	1	3	2	3	3	3
Gulf Air Bahrain	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Fly Dubai	---	1	1	1	1	1	1
A.P.G. Distribution System	---	---	1	1	1	1	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	1	---
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 38 total	Daily flights: 5.43 average	Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 06.07	Tue 07.07	Wed 08.07	Thu 09.07	Fri 10.07	Sat 11.07	Sun 12.07
SriLankan Airlines	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Gulf Air Bahrain	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Fly Dubai	1	1	1	---	1	1	2
A.P.G. Distribution System	---	1	1	1	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 45 total	Daily flights: 6.43 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 13.07	Tue 14.07	Wed 15.07	Thu 16.07	Fri 17.07	Sat 18.07	Sun 19.07
SriLankan Airlines	3	2	3	3	3	3	1
Gulf Air Bahrain	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Fly Dubai	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
A.P.G. Distribution System	---	---	---	1	---	---	---
China Southern Airlines	---	1	---	1	---	1	---
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 42 total	Daily flights: 6 average	Most flights: Monday 3 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Hahn Air Technologies		X1	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	26°C
February	27°C	26°C
March	28°C	27°C
April	29°C	28°C
May	29°C	27°C
June	28°C	27°C
July	28°C	27°C
August	28°C	27°C
September	28°C	27°C
October	28°C	27°C
November	28°C	27°C
December	27°C	26°C