Malé is the shortest international hop from Colombo — just over an hour direct — making the Maldives an easy island getaway.
Airlines on Colombo to Malé
- SriLankan Airlines and Maldivian — direct daily service.
Holidays and transfers
Once you land at Malé (Velana International), your resort arranges a speedboat or seaplane transfer. Indicative flight fares start around LKR 45,000 return. For a complete trip, ask about our Maldives holiday package — flights, a full-board resort stay and transfers in one price.
Colombo to Malé ticket prices & the cheapest time to fly
Malé fares from Colombo start from around LKR 45,000 return and move with the season. Here's how to get the cheapest Malé ticket:
- Book 4–8 weeks ahead — that's when the lowest Malé fares are usually released.
- Skip the peaks — the dearest dates are the April (Avurudu) and December holidays; May–June and September–October are typically the cheapest months to fly.
- Stay flexible by a day or two — mid-week departures often beat weekend prices.
- Let us compare every airline — we quote all carriers on CMB → MLE, so you see the genuinely lowest price, not just the first result.
Tell us your dates and we'll reply with the cheapest available Malé fare — usually the same working day.