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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 Rs 40,473 and round-trip from Rs 60,813. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 16 | FitsAir
        Rs 60,813 Rs 87,880
        31% off
        31% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 60,813
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | FitsAir
        CMB 16:15
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 17:20
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Oct 19 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,392 Rs 87,880
        30% off
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,392
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Oct 12 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,392 Rs 87,880
        30% off
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,392
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Oct 28 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,433
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,433
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 20 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Oct 25 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,433
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,433
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Oct 21 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Sat, Oct 24 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,433
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,433
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Oct 25 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Oct 29 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,433
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,433
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 8 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Oct 15 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,433
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,433
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Nov 3 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,475
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,475
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Oct 24 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 27 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,475
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,475
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Oct 19 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 23 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,516
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,516
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Oct 10 | FitsAir
        CMB 16:15
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 17:20
        Colombo - Malé | Thu, Oct 15 | FitsAir
        Rs 61,516
        30% off
        Rs 87,880 Rs 61,516
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MLE 16:00
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 40,473 Rs 66,383
        39% off
        39% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 40,473
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Nov 7 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 40,721 Rs 66,383
        39% off
        39% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 40,721
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 40,804 Rs 66,383
        39% off
        39% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 40,804
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 40,804
        39% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 40,804
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 41,342
        38% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 41,342
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 42,789
        36% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 42,789
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Nov 28 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 42,830
        35% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 42,830
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 43,367
        35% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 43,367
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Dec 1 | China Southern Airlines
        Rs 45,889
        31% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 45,889
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | Flydubai
        Rs 46,468
        30% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 46,468
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Flydubai
        Rs 46,468
        30% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 46,468
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Flydubai
        Rs 46,468
        30% off
        Rs 66,383 Rs 46,468
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Oct 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in January, with an average price of Rs 47,805. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach Rs 60,696.

Rs 60,696
Rs 54,251
Rs 47,805
Rs 41,360
    Cheapest
  • Rs 55,264
    Sep
  • Rs 56,123
    Oct
  • Rs 55,714
    Nov
  • Rs 51,504
    Dec
  • Rs 47,805
    Jan
  • Rs 47,940
    Feb
  • Rs 50,064
    Mar
  • Rs 60,696
    Apr
  • Rs 48,374
    May
  • Rs 50,893
    Jun
  • Rs 57,027
    Jul
  • Rs 55,135
    Aug

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, May is often the month to find the lowest fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of Rs 77,984. September is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching Rs 95,778.

Rs 95,778
Rs 86,881
Rs 77,984
Rs 69,087
    Cheapest
  • Rs 95,778
    Sep
  • Rs 91,159
    Oct
  • Rs 91,886
    Nov
  • Rs 91,525
    Dec
  • Rs 82,510
    Jan
  • Rs 83,593
    Feb
  • Rs 83,232
    Mar
  • Rs 91,103
    Apr
  • Rs 77,984
    May
  • Rs 84,809
    Jun
  • Rs 87,721
    Jul
  • Rs 94,091
    Aug

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

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

Rs 61,480
Rs 59,508
Rs 57,535
Rs 55,563
  • Rs 59,658
    Mon
  • Rs 57,535
    Tue
  • Rs 61,480
    Wed
  • Rs 58,102
    Thu
  • Rs 60,430
    Fri
  • Rs 57,653
    Sat
  • Rs 59,103
    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 China Southern Airlines (from Rs 40,473) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

China Southern Airlines
From Rs 40,473
Flydubai
From Rs 46,468
FitsAir
From Rs 47,005
Gulf Air
From Rs 54,571
SriLankan Airlines
From Rs 55,274
Emirates
From Rs 62,053
Hahn Air
From Rs 73,133
Batik Air Malaysia
From Rs 75,489
IndiGo
From Rs 78,838
Maldivian
From Rs 103,436

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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

    08:15

    MLE

    1h 30m

    10:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  2. 8D922

    Velana International Airport

    09:05

    MLE

    1h 30m

    11:05

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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  3. CZ2394

    Velana International Airport

    18:50

    MLE

    1h 40m

    21:00

    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 Rs 40,473
Cheapest return ticket price Rs 60,813

FAQs for Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

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

    Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport takes about 1 hour 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 7 daily flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The earliest flight from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport departs at 07:30, and the last departs at 21:00, with about 9 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around Rs 54,819 in December, 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.
  • One-way flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from Rs 40,473, and round-trip fares start from Rs 60,813. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir, Emirates, Flydubai and Gulf Air operate direct flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 13 minutes, and around 52 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Rs 147,644. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • FitsAir, Flydubai and Flynas are the most popular budget airlines flying from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with one-way fares starting from Rs 40,473. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 52 weekly flights, mainly by SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir and Emirates. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • 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.