Cheap flights from CMB to MLE (Bandaranaike Intl. to Velana Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from CMB to MLE starting at $184 One Way, $308 Round Trip

Prices starting at $308 for return flights and $184 for one-way flights to Velana Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
$308 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$308
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 10 from Colombo to Malé, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $308 found 1 day ago
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 19
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
$324 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Sat, Jul 4 from Colombo to Malé, returning Sun, Jul 19, priced at $324 found 3 days ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
$377 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$377
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from Colombo to Malé, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $377 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Mar 26 - Tue, Mar 31
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
$398 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$398
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, Mar 26 from Colombo to Malé, returning Tue, Mar 31, priced at $398 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
$430 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Colombo to Malé, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $430 found 3 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Velana Intl.

Airport Hotels near Velana Intl.

Unima Grand

Unima Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé
$89 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$126 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (293 reviews)
Clean, decent sized room for Male. Great position and a pleasant massage. Gratis collection and drop off appreciated

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Unima Grand
Samann Grand

Samann Grand

4 out of 5
Roashanee Magu Malé Male
$150 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$206 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Malé. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (453 reviews)
Clean room. Courteous, helpful staff. Rooms are a little small but very modern.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Samann Grand
H78 Veli

H78 Veli

3 out of 5
Lot no. 11078 Hulhumale Magu
$115 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$160 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hulhumalé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Paradise Island Beach and Hulhumalé Central Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Clean, modern room with friendly, helpful staff and a nice breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

H78 Veli
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Male

Hulhule Island Hotel

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$207 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$291 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Victory Wreck Dive Site and Hulhumale ...
7.6/10 Good! (143 reviews)
Super convenient to airport (you could walk) Nice pool and beach, excellent buffet, great coffee drinks.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

5 out of 5
Akasdhoo, South Malé Atoll Emboodhoo Lagoon Kaafu Atoll
$705 nightly
The price is $927 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$927 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Emboodhoo Lagoon. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
Amazing hotel for all ages

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives
OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers

4 out of 5
North Malé Atoll Ailafushi Kaafu Atoll
$575 nightly
The price is $764 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$764 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Ailafushi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)
Un établissement extrêmement bien tenu, en tout point. On sent qu'à sa tête il y a une direction soucieuse du détail. J'ai juste un mot : "Choisissez-le, réservez, et allez-y !" La prestation restauration est de qualité. Pour mon goût personnel de professionnel du secteur, il manque un peu de viandes ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi - All Inclusive with Free Transfers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Male Hotels With Airport Transportation

Hulhule Island Hotel

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$207 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$291 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Victory Wreck Dive Site and Hulhumale ...
7.6/10 Good! (143 reviews)
Super convenient to airport (you could walk) Nice pool and beach, excellent buffet, great coffee drinks.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Male

Hulhule Island Hotel

Hulhule Island Hotel

4 out of 5
Male International Airport Hulhulé
$207 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$291 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hulhulé. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a private beach. Popular attractions Victory Wreck Dive Site and Hulhumale ...
7.6/10 Good! (143 reviews)
Super convenient to airport (you could walk) Nice pool and beach, excellent buffet, great coffee drinks.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hulhule Island Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Colombo International Airport to Malé International Airport?
If you'd like to jet nonstop from CMB to Malé International Airport, you'll find 5 airlines to choose from. Pretty cool, huh? See which of these well-reputed carriers works for you:

  • SriLankan Airlines
  • Emirates
  • FitsAir
  • Gulf Air
  • Flydubai

What is the shortest flight from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Malé International Airport?
Air travel is one of life's great privileges and pleasures, especially when your journey is a mere 1 hour and 20 minutes. That's all it takes to jet from CMB to MLE.
How many hours flight from CMB to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE)?
It takes an average of just 1 hour and 31 minutes to travel from CMB to Malé Intl. Airport. With such a short amount of time in the air, you'll have to save that movie marathon for the hotel room.
What airlines have the most flights from Colombo International Airport to Malé International Airport?
Travelers select one air carrier over another for a variety of reasons, like ticket price, service and the number of direct flights available. There are numerous airlines to choose from when flying from Colombo to Malé. Try one of these and find out why they are the most well known:

  • Edelweiss Air - (WK) with 4 flights every month
  • Chongqing Airlines - (OQ) with 13 flights every month
  • China Eastern Airlines - (MU) with 21 flights every month
  • Flydubai - (FZ) with 60 flights every month
  • Gulf Air - (GF) with 30 flights every month
  • FitsAir - (8D) with 30 flights every month

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