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Among airlines operating Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Gulf Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

6 airlines operate flights between Malé and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SriLankan Airlines
• FitsAir
• Gulf Air
• flydubai
• Emirates
• Chongqing Airlines

Flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FitsAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average ₹ 28,714 return, compared with ₹ 84,310 via a stopover through Sharjah (SHJ).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 2,962–₹ 9,473 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FitsAir and A.P.G.. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Sharjah (SHJ) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 28,043 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 29,559, a difference of ₹ 1,516. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 12%, and Night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Fort Railway Station, Colombo World Trade Center, and Dutch Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 09:01
• Latest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 22:31.

The flight takes about 1h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% below the route average of ₹ 28,754. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 1h 31m, covering 1,251 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 17,660, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Gulf Air is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are:

• Gulf Air: 97% on time
• Emirates: 85% on time
• FitsAir: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 50m, compared to 20h 04m via Sharjah (SHJ).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,981 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Ace
· AcaRent
· Xdrive Mobility
· SR RENT A CAR

Return flights from Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from ₹ 25,099 to ₹ 32,030, with an average of ₹ 28,754 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 25,099 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Malé to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• • SriLankan Airlines
• • Emirates
• • flydubai