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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Malé (MLE)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Velana International Airport, Maldives

A direct route between Colombo and Malé appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 26 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Chongqing Airlines (OQ)Emirates (EK)FitsAir (8D)flydubai (FZ)Gulf Air (GF)SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Distance
778 km
483 miles
Est. flight time
1h 28m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~0.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Maldives

Jan
28°
33/23
Feb
28°
33/23
Mar
29°
34/24
Apr
29°
34/24
May
29°
34/24
Jun
28°
33/23
Jul
28°
33/23
Aug
28°
33/23
Sep
28°
33/23
Oct
28°
33/23
Nov
28°
33/23
Dec
28°
33/23

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Maldives: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Malé?

Colombo (CMB) and Malé (MLE) are around 778 km (483 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 28m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–MLE route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Malé?

Time difference ~ 0.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Maldives?

Across Maldives, the warmest month on average is March, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and Maldives?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Maldives as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.