Flight from Colombo to Male
Overview
The flight from Colombo to Male is the quickest way between the two cities - about 1 hour 45 minutes gate to gate, non-stop with SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and flydubai. Haqqi Tours books Colombo to Male flight tickets every day: we compare the airlines and fare classes for the date you travel, send the cheapest and the most convenient options in the WhatsApp chat, and issue the electronic ticket once you confirm. Read on for cost, timing, airports and baggage, or go straight to the form.
Highlights
- Flight from Colombo to Male in about 1 hour 45 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and flydubai
- Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
- Several a day - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Colombo to Male: every fare class checked for your date
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our team
- Complete the form - we message you through WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the electronic ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Colombo to Male route
Full Description
Flight from Colombo to Male at a glance
Everything passengers ask about the flight from Colombo to Male, in one place. SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and flydubai operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 1 hour 45 minutes, several a day. Departures are from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB); arrival is at Velana International Airport (MLE). Haqqi Tours offers the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost on WhatsApp before you pay.
- Route: Colombo to Male
- Airlines: SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and flydubai
- Flight time: about 1 hour 45 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: several a day
- Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB)
- Arrival airport: Velana International Airport (MLE)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message
Malé is the short hop to the Maldives, with several flights a day; it is a common add-on to a Sri Lanka holiday.
Best time to fly from Colombo to Male
Every season has its case for Male. On the flight from Colombo to Male, seasons show in fares more than in schedules: holiday departures fill first, so we recommend booking early for summer, Christmas, New Year, Eid and Easter journeys.
Return flight from Male to Colombo
We book the return leg from Male to Colombo just as easily, typically on the same ticket. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles - on some airlines the return is much cheaper, on others two one-ways with different carriers win. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much is a flight from Colombo to Male?
"How much is the Colombo to Male flight?" is the question we get most, and the honest answer is that it moves every day. Low fares open months ahead and disappear as seats sell; peak seasons, school holidays and the most convenient departure times cost more; a fare with a checked bag and a flexible ticket cost more than a hand-luggage-only seat. Haqqi Tours provides the current cost for your travel date within minutes of receiving the form - the actual fare, not an estimate.
Let us know for two or three options and we send the cost of each - for example the cheapest fare with hand luggage only, the same flight with a checked bag, and the best-timed departure of the day - so the comparison is in front of you before you book.
Cheapest flight from Colombo to Male: how to pay less
The cheapest flight from Colombo to Male is generally booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our booking desk applies on every booking:
- Tell us if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
- Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
- Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we check
- Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
- Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Colombo to Male?" many times a day; the answer for your date comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book flights from Colombo to Male with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a flight from Colombo to Male is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a window seat, an infant, extra baggage, a wheelchair, a special meal - you let us know by WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket in your name, remind you of the check-in rules of that airline and stay reachable while you travel.
- Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Male
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Colombo, a driver at Velana International Airport (MLE) with your name, and tours in Male. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.
Airlines flying from Colombo to Male
Who flies from Colombo to Male? SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and flydubai. Between them the route runs several a day. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for your dates and send the two or three that make sense, not a list of fifty.
- SriLankan Airlines - Colombo to Male
- Emirates - Colombo to Male
- flydubai - Colombo to Male
Departure: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB)
Flights from Colombo to Male leave from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB), serving Colombo - colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, with the colonial Fort district, the Galle Face Green seafront, the Pettah markets and the Gangaramaya Temple. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: The Colombo-Katunayake Expressway links the airport with the city in about 20 to 30 minutes without traffic, but there is no rail link to the terminal, buses are slow with luggage, and taxi apps vary in fare; a private car with a driver is the simplest way to reach hotels, Negombo, Kandy or the south coast.
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours can provide a private transfer from your hotel in Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake)
- Let us know about the terminal and fast-track options at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake)
Arrival: Velana International Airport (MLE) and getting into Male
You arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE). Metro, tram or bus and taxis leave from the arrivals level. If you would rather not think about it, we book a private transfer from the airport to your accommodation in Male, with the driver tracking the flight in case it is late.
Many travellers continue from Male to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Colombo to Male flight
On board, the Colombo to Male flight is about 1 hour 45 minutes: economy is perfectly comfortable, and business class adds a bigger seat, a meal and lounge access for those who want it. Baggage rules differ by airline and fare; children and infants have their own allowances. Tell us who is flying and what you are carrying and we choose accordingly.
- Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
- Seat selection free or paid depending on the carrier; families seated together on request
- Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
- Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
Flying with children, families and groups from Colombo to Male
Travelling with children? Put the ages on the form: infants and children have different fares and different baggage allowances, and we apply both. Groups - a company, a school, a wedding party - are booked together so everyone sits in the same section and one confirmation covers the whole party. Haqqi Tours also provides the minivans and Sprinters that carry a group between the airport and the hotel at both ends.
Things to do in Male when you land
Malé is the gateway to the Maldives: from the airport island, seaplanes and speedboats fan out to the resort atolls. The reasons passengers fly from Colombo to Male include Malé fish market, snorkelling the house reef, a resort island by speedboat and a seaplane to the outer atolls.
If you want the days in Male organised - a driver, a guide, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it through WhatsApp.
Why book your Colombo to Male flight with Haqqi Tours
Booking with Haqqi Tours means the flight ticket from Colombo to Male is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Complete the form to start.
On board
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked baggage as included in the fare we send
- About 1 hour 45 minutes in the air non-stop
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
- Meals on full-service airlines; snacks for purchase on low-cost carriers
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
Before you travel
- Passport or ID must match the name on the ticket exactly
- Haqqi Tours can provide private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
- Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
- Arrival at Velana International Airport (MLE) - taxis, metro, tram or bus and our drivers at arrivals
Good to know
- Book the return with the outbound to compare a return fare with two singles
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Keep the passport used for booking; names must match the ticket
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
- Mid-week departures are generally the cheapest
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Can I book a return flight from Male to Colombo?
Of course. Tick "return" on the form with the date you come back; we compare a round-trip fare against two one-ways and book the cheaper one. Not sure of the return yet? We spell out the flexible options.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Male?
Roughly 1 hour 45 minutes non-stop between Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) and Velana International Airport (MLE). Exact times depend on the carrier and the departure; we send them with each option.
When is the best time to book the Colombo to Male flight?
As soon as your dates are fixed. Low fare tiers open months ahead and rise as seats sell; holidays and summer departures fill first.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Business class means a much larger seat, a meal, lounge access, priority boarding and normally a more flexible ticket; economy is the practical choice for a 1 hour 45 minutes flight. We send the cost of both.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Male?
SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and flydubai. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for the date you travel and send the ones that make sense.
Can I add extra baggage or sports equipment?
Yes - extra bags, skis, golf clubs and bicycles can be added at booking on most airlines, at a lower rate than at the airport. Let us know what you are carrying.
Do I need to print the e-ticket?
No. The e-ticket and booking reference on your phone are all you need at check-in; we send both and remind you to bring the passport or ID used in the booking.
Is baggage included in the Colombo to Male flight ticket?
Not always. Full-service fares generally include a checked bag; low-cost and basic fares include hand luggage only. We state exactly what each fare includes before you book and add a bag where it is cheaper to do so at booking.
What is the cheapest flight from Colombo to Male?
Normally a mid-week departure booked well ahead, on whichever airline has the lowest fare that day, with only the baggage you need. Give us flexible dates on the form and we search the cheapest Colombo to Male flight across all of them.
Can I book the Colombo to Male flight for a group?
Certainly. Give the number of passengers on the form; we book the seats together in one reservation and ask the carrier for a group fare where the numbers justify it.
Can I choose my seat?
Usually yes - free at check-in on most airlines, or for a small charge at booking. Say what you prefer when we message you and we add it.
How do I book flights from Colombo to Male?
Send the form on this page with your dates, one-way or return, passengers and class. Our booking desk replies by WhatsApp with the flights that day, the baggage each fare includes and the cost; once you confirm, the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
The airline rebooks you and, depending on the rules that apply, may owe assistance or compensation; our WhatsApp desk helps you through it. If you have a transfer booked with us the driver tracks the flight.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
It depends on the airline and the fare class - flexible tickets can be changed, the cheapest typically cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Where do I land in Male?
Velana International Airport (MLE). Taxis and metro, tram or bus leave from arrivals, and Haqqi Tours can have a driver waiting with your name.
