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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 TRY 7,493 and round-trip from TRY 10,307. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Sep 26 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Sep 28 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,307 TRY 13,897
        26% off
        26% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,307
      • MLE 18:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 20:25
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Oct 26 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 30 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824 TRY 13,897
        22% off
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 2 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 9 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824 TRY 13,897
        22% off
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Oct 1 | FitsAir
        CMB 16:15
        1h 35m
        Direct
        MLE 17:20
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 6 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 6 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 13 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 30 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Oct 7 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Sep 27 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Sun, Oct 4 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Sep 24 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Sep 28 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Wed, Sep 30 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,824
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,824
      • MLE 18:20
        1h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 20:25
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Oct 17 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Oct 23 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,831
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,831
      • MLE 09:05
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 11:05
        Malé - Colombo | Fri, Oct 16 | FitsAir
        CMB 07:01
        1h 34m
        Direct
        MLE 08:05
        Colombo - Malé | Tue, Oct 20 | FitsAir
        TRY 10,831
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,831
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Sep 26 | Flydubai
        CMB 11:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        MLE 12:15
        Colombo - Malé | Mon, Sep 28 | Flydubai
        TRY 10,839
        22% off
        TRY 13,897 TRY 10,839
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        MLE 16:00
        Colombo - Malé | Fri, Sep 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 17 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,493 TRY 10,561
        28% off
        28% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,493
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,493 TRY 10,561
        28% off
        28% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,493
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,500 TRY 10,561
        28% off
        28% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,500
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,515
        28% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,515
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,617
        28% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,617
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,617
        28% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,617
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,654
        28% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,654
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Tue, Oct 27 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 7,712
        27% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 7,712
      • MLE 18:50
        1h 40m
        Direct
        CMB 21:00
        Malé - Colombo | Thu, Sep 24 | China Southern Airlines
        TRY 8,193
        22% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 8,193
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Mon, Sep 28 | Flydubai
        TRY 8,222
        22% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 8,222
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Sun, Sep 27 | Flydubai
        TRY 8,237
        22% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 8,237
      • MLE 08:15
        1h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 10:15
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 30 | Flydubai
        TRY 8,237
        22% off
        TRY 10,561 TRY 8,237
      • MLE 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Malé - Colombo | Wed, Sep 23 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest 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, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, the best time to buy is in January, with an average price of TRY 8,429. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as TRY 10,701.

TRY 10,701
TRY 9,565
TRY 8,429
TRY 7,293
    Cheapest
  • TRY 9,515
    Sep
  • TRY 9,895
    Oct
  • TRY 9,823
    Nov
  • TRY 9,081
    Dec
  • TRY 8,429
    Jan
  • TRY 8,452
    Feb
  • TRY 8,827
    Mar
  • TRY 10,701
    Apr
  • TRY 8,529
    May
  • TRY 8,973
    Jun
  • TRY 10,055
    Jul
  • TRY 9,721
    Aug

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip 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 typically the cheapest month to find flights from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of TRY 13,749. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching TRY 16,589.

TRY 16,589
TRY 15,169
TRY 13,749
TRY 12,329
    Cheapest
  • TRY 15,483
    Sep
  • TRY 16,072
    Oct
  • TRY 16,200
    Nov
  • TRY 16,137
    Dec
  • TRY 14,547
    Jan
  • TRY 14,738
    Feb
  • TRY 14,675
    Mar
  • TRY 16,062
    Apr
  • TRY 13,749
    May
  • TRY 14,953
    Jun
  • TRY 15,466
    Jul
  • TRY 16,589
    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 day to depart from Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Wednesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

TRY 10,833
TRY 10,480
TRY 10,126
TRY 9,773
  • TRY 10,536
    Mon
  • TRY 10,126
    Tue
  • TRY 10,833
    Wed
  • TRY 10,283
    Thu
  • TRY 10,667
    Fri
  • TRY 10,182
    Sat
  • TRY 10,420
    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 TRY 7,493) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

China Southern Airlines
From TRY 7,493
Flydubai
From TRY 8,222
FitsAir
From TRY 8,361
Gulf Air
From TRY 8,375
SriLankan Airlines
From TRY 9,877
Emirates
From TRY 11,342
Hahn Air
From TRY 12,799
Batik Air Malaysia
From TRY 13,914
IndiGo
From TRY 13,936
Maldivian
From TRY 19,221

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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. 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 distance778.49km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceTRY 7,493
Cheapest return ticket priceTRY 10,307

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 15 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 8 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 TRY 9,483 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Velana International Airport (MLE) at 07:35 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 09:45.
  • The latest flight departs from Velana International Airport (MLE) at 21:00 and arrives in Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) at 22:55.
    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • 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 TRY 7,493, and round-trip fares start from TRY 10,307. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Tue, Nov 17; 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 TRY 26,775. 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 TRY 7,493. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Velana International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport operates around 37 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.

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