Malé to Colombo (MLE–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MLE–CMB is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines, Emirates and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 483 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI, JL, MH, QR | 28 | 320, 32B, 32Q, 333 | 1h25-1h40 | – | Oneworld | AI, JL, MH, QR |
| EK Emirates Also: MK | 14 | 77W, 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | MK |
| FZ flydubai | 7 | 7M8 | 1h30 | – | – | – |
| GF Great Barrier Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 6 | 320 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 3 | 32N | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| OQ Chongqing Airlines | 3 | 32N | 1h40 | – | – | – |
| SV Saudia | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MLE: +05 · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 6.5:00 PM in Colombo.
MLE–CMB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MLE to CMB
Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Great Barrier Airlines, Flexflight, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines and Saudia. With 152 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MLE to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MLE to CMB is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 483 miles (778 km). There are approximately 152 weekly flights outbound and 160 return, totaling 312 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cochin, Kempegowda and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.