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Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from NZD 281 and round-trip from NZD 474. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Sep 20 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Sep 25 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 474 NZD 552
        14% off
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 474
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 18 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Oct 25 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 474 NZD 552
        14% off
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 474
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 27 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 475 NZD 552
        14% off
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 475
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 6 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 9 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 476
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 476
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 4 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 9 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 476
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 476
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 27 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 476
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 476
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 22 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Sep 27 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 477
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 477
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 13 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 477
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 477
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:45 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 30 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 477
        14% off
        NZD 552 NZD 477
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 20 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 480
        13% off
        NZD 552 NZD 480
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Sep 11 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Sep 13 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 487
        12% off
        NZD 552 NZD 487
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Sep 8 | China Southern Airlines
        CMB 4:40 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        MLE 5:50 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Sep 11 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 491
        11% off
        NZD 552 NZD 491
      • MLE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
        CMB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MLE 4:00 PM
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Sep 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:40 AM
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | Gulf Air
        NZD 281 NZD 359
        22% off
        22% off
        NZD 359 NZD 281
      • MLE 7:30 AM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:40 AM
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 8 | Gulf Air
        NZD 282 NZD 359
        21% off
        21% off
        NZD 359 NZD 282
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 18 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 316 NZD 359
        12% off
        12% off
        NZD 359 NZD 316
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 2 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 316
        12% off
        NZD 359 NZD 316
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Sep 18 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 316
        12% off
        NZD 359 NZD 316
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 317
        12% off
        NZD 359 NZD 317
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 317
        12% off
        NZD 359 NZD 317
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 318
        11% off
        NZD 359 NZD 318
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 9 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 318
        11% off
        NZD 359 NZD 318
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Sep 4 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 318
        11% off
        NZD 359 NZD 318
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 4 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 318
        11% off
        NZD 359 NZD 318
      • MLE 6:50 PM
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        CMB 9:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 16 | China Southern Airlines
        NZD 319
        11% off
        NZD 359 NZD 319
      • MLE 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 2:00 PM
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, the best time to book is in January, with an average price of NZD 290. Try to avoid April, when prices are highest, averaging around NZD 368.

NZD 368
NZD 329
NZD 290
NZD 251
    Cheapest
  • NZD 315
    Aug
  • NZD 323
    Sep
  • NZD 340
    Oct
  • NZD 337
    Nov
  • NZD 312
    Dec
  • NZD 290
    Jan
  • NZD 290
    Feb
  • NZD 303
    Mar
  • NZD 368
    Apr
  • NZD 293
    May
  • NZD 308
    Jun
  • NZD 345
    Jul

Which month is the cheapest for round-trip flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the average round-trip flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, May is usually the cheapest month to find flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of NZD 472. In contrast, November is typically the most expensive month, with average prices reaching NZD 556.

NZD 556
NZD 514
NZD 472
NZD 430
    Cheapest
  • NZD 539
    Aug
  • NZD 531
    Sep
  • NZD 552
    Oct
  • NZD 556
    Nov
  • NZD 554
    Dec
  • NZD 500
    Jan
  • NZD 506
    Feb
  • NZD 504
    Mar
  • NZD 552
    Apr
  • NZD 472
    May
  • NZD 513
    Jun
  • NZD 531
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Wednesday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

NZD 371
NZD 359
NZD 346
NZD 334
  • NZD 362
    Mon
  • NZD 346
    Tue
  • NZD 371
    Wed
  • NZD 353
    Thu
  • NZD 365
    Fri
  • NZD 348
    Sat
  • NZD 361
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Gulf Air (from NZD 279) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Gulf Air
From NZD 279
China Southern Airlines
From NZD 287
Flydubai
From NZD 302
FitsAir
From NZD 307
SriLankan Airlines
From NZD 326
Emirates
From NZD 379
Apg Airlines
From NZD 441
Hahn Air
From NZD 467
IndiGo
From NZD 471
Batik Air Malaysia
From NZD 481

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What is the flight schedule from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Malé to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. FZ1025

    Velana International Airport

    8:15 AM

    MLE

    1h 30m

    10:15 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 8D922

    Velana International Airport

    9:05 AM

    MLE

    1h 30m

    11:05 AM

    CMB

    - M T W T F S
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  3. 8D924

    Velana International Airport

    6:20 PM

    MLE

    1h 35m

    8:25 PM

    CMB

    S M T W - F -
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  4. GF144

    Velana International Airport

    7:35 AM

    MLE

    1h 40m

    9:45 AM

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  5. CZ2394

    Velana International Airport

    6:50 PM

    MLE

    1h 40m

    9:00 PM

    CMB

    - M - W - F -
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About Velana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport

Learn about Velana International Airport (MLE) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 778.49 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 281
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 474

FAQs for Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

    It takes around 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from Velana International Airport (mle) to Bandaranaike International Airport (cmb).
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • Tickets cost around NZD 338 in August, making it the cheapest month to book. Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 341 in September, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85 km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 956 flights per month.
  • Enter Velana International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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