Colombo to Malé (CMB–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CMB–MLE is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 483 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI, JL, KE, MH, QR | 28 | 320, 32Q, 333 | 1h25-1h35 | – | Oneworld | AI, JL, KE, MH, QR |
| EK Emirates Also: MK | 14 | 77W, 7M8 | 1h30-1h35 | – | – | MK |
| W2 Flexflight | 9 | 320 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| FZ flydubai | 7 | 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| GF Great Barrier Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| OQ Chongqing Airlines Also: CZ | 3 | 32N | 1h40 | – | – | CZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Malé from Colombo
| Metric | CMB→MLE | HRI→MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from CMB | – | 105 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 148 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 41m |
Travel Essentials
CMB: +0530 · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 5.5:00 PM in Malé.
CMB–MLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMB to MLE
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, flydubai, Great Barrier Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Flexflight. With 148 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to MLE ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 483 miles (778 km). There are approximately 148 weekly flights outbound and 157 return, totaling 305 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TRV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mattala (HRI).