Malé to Colombo (MLE–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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483 mi airlines 37/wk
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GF144
GF Gulf
32Q
7:35 AM
+05 T1
9:45 AM
+0530
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF146
GF Gulf
32Q
8:00 AM
+05 T1
10:10 AM
+0530
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1025
FZ flydubai
7M8
8:15 AM
+05 T1
10:15 AM
+0530
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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EK2454
EK Emirates
7M8
8:15 AM
+05 T1
10:15 AM
+0530
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK652
EK Emirates
77W
4:25 PM
+05 T2
6:25 PM
+0530
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2394
CZ China Southern
32N
6:50 PM
+05
9:00 PM
+0530
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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OQ2394
OQ Chongqing
32N
6:50 PM
+05
9:00 PM
+0530
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1026
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:15 AM
+0530
12:15 PM
+05
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2455
EK Emirates
7M8
11:15 AM
+0530
12:15 PM
+05
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ2393
CZ China Southern
32N
4:40 PM
+0530
5:50 PM
+05
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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OQ2393
OQ Chongqing
32N
4:40 PM
+0530
5:45 PM
+05
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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GF145
GF Gulf
32Q
4:55 PM
+0530
6:00 PM
+05
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK653
EK Emirates
77W
8:15 PM
+0530
9:20 PM
+05
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Malé to Colombo
5 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 483 mi 1h 30m nonstop +0.5h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

MLE–CMB is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, Gulf Air and flydubai lead the route. The flight covers 483 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 14 77W, 7M8 1h30
GF Gulf Air 10 32Q 1h40
FZ flydubai 7 7M8 1h30
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 32N 1h40 SkyTeam
OQ Chongqing Airlines 3 32N 1h40
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ, OQ
32Q Airbus A321neo – GF
77W Boeing 777-300ER – EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ + GF + OQ (34 flights/wk, 92%)
SkyTeam: CZ (3 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLE to CMB direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
386
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+0.5h
Colombo is 0.5 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 6.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
483 mi / 778 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m.

MLE–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance483 mi / 778 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 40m
Time difference+0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights37 out / 34 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 40m. The route covers 483 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Gulf Air and Chongqing Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from MLE to CMB. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COK, DMK, BOM, SHJ, HKG, BLR, DEL, KUL, AUH, DXB, SIN, DOH, KMG, PVG, BKK and DAC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 0.5 hours ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from CMB to MLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MLE to CMB

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, Emirates, flydubai, Gulf Air and Chongqing Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MLE to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to CMB ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 483 miles (778 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via COK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.