Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Malé to Colombo are Emirates and China Southern. With an average price for the route of $338 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 $267 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Malé to Colombo take?

Accepted Answer

The average nonstop flight takes 1h 25m, covering a distance of 483 miles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Malé and land in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 55 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 7 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Malé and land in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 31m. The most common departure time is 9:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 55 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $183 for a one-way ticket and $276 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Malé and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Colombo from Malé.

Question 7

Which airlines fly most frequently between Malé and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Malé and Colombo are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are SriLankan Airlines (21 flights per week), FitsAir (10 flights per week), and Gulf Air (7 flights per week).

Question 8

Which airlines fly most frequently between Malé and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Malé and Colombo are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are SriLankan Airlines (21 flights per week), FitsAir (10 flights per week), and Gulf Air (7 flights per week).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Colombo on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Malé, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Colombo on a Saturday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Malé, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Malé at 7:30 am and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 9:40 am.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 9:00 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.

Question 13

Which airlines fly non-stop between Malé and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 airlines that fly nonstop from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. They are: A.P.G., China Southern, Emirates, FitsAir, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Gulf Air at $210 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flydubai.

Question 14

Which airlines fly non-stop between Malé and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 7 airlines that fly nonstop from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. They are: A.P.G., China Southern, Emirates, FitsAir, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Gulf Air at $210 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at flydubai.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Malé to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which airline alliances offer flights from Malé to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $326 and $320 respectively.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $326 and $320 respectively.

Question 21

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

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 Malé to Colombo.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Malé with another airline. Booking your flights between Malé and CMB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 24

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

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 Colombo from Malé up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 25

How often are flights from Malé to Colombo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Malé and Colombo historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 96 minutes.

Question 26

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malé to Colombo 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 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 29

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

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 30

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

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 31

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Malé to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Malé to Colombo were found on FitsAir ($276) and China Southern ($278).

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Malé to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Malé to Colombo were found on FitsAir ($276) and China Southern ($278).

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 35

How much is a round-trip flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Malé usually cost between $283 and $346 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $276 on FitsAir (Aug 15-Aug 29).

Question 36

What are the most popular airlines flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is FitsAir, followed by flydubai and SriLankan Airlines.

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