Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Malé and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Malé and Colombo is 778 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, London, Kathmandu, Abu Dhabi, Bali, Dubai, Denpasar, Glasgow, Phuket Province, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Manila, New Delhi, Mumbai, Phuket City, Bengaluru, Hong Kong, Thiruvananthapuram.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul, Budapest.

Question 6

What airports are near Malé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Malé and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Malé and Colombo, 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 9

What flights operate between Malé and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Malé and Colombo, 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 10

How many airports are there near Malé?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Malé and Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Malé and Colombo arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	45-90 min	Rs 3,500 – Rs 4,500; fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and fixed pricing
PickMe (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	50-90 min	Rs 500 – Rs 800; air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD)	every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	28°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

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