Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Malé, Emirates or China Southern?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Malé are Emirates and China Southern. With an average price for the route of £274 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. China Southern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £243 and an overall rating of 7.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Colombo to Malé take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 483 miles separating Colombo to Malé in about 1h 25m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 8 direct flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and land in Malé, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 52 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé was £102 for a one-way ticket and £212 for a return.

Question 5

Which airlines fly most frequently between Colombo and Malé?

Accepted Answer

SriLankan Airlines connects Colombo to Malé with 21 flights per week. flydubai also offers 7 flights per week, while Gulf Air follows with 7 flights per week.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

If you are looking for a flight deal from Colombo to Malé, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Malé, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Malé?

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When flying out of Colombo you will be using Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You will be landing at Malé, also known as Male.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to Malé?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 07:01 and will be landing in Malé at 08:05.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to Malé?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé jets off at 20:35 and lands at 21:35.

Question 10

Which airlines fly direct between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 6 airlines that fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé. They are: China Southern, Emirates, FitsAir, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with China Southern at £90 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flydubai.

Question 11

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Colombo to Malé flight route.

Question 12

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to Malé flight route.

Question 13

Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Colombo and Malé.

Question 14

On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Colombo to Malé on a daily basis.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé is December, where tickets cost £213 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £283 and £261 respectively.

Question 16

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Malé.

Question 17

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Malé from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 18

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Malé with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

Question 19

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Malé from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 20

How often are flights from Colombo to Malé delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Colombo and Malé historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 114 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to Malé flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Gulf Air have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 3% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Sunday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Malé flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to Malé?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Colombo to Malé were found on China Southern (£212) and FitsAir (£217).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 27

How much is a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Malé from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually cost between £207 and £256 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £212 on China Southern (3 Dec–8 Dec).

Question 28

What are the most popular airlines flying to Malé?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Malé is flydubai, followed by SriLankan Airlines and FitsAir.

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