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      Flight deals from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs75,394. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Colombo.Rs49,955 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Velana International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs49,955, select.
      Colombo.Rs50,496 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Velana International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs50,496, select.
      Colombo.Rs50,819 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Velana International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs50,819, select.
      Colombo.Rs52,762 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Velana International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs52,762, select.
      Colombo.Rs53,733 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Velana International on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs53,733, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,312 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,312, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,312 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Aug.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Sun, 1 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,312, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,312, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,312 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jun.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,312, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,312 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,312, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,312, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Apr.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,312, select.
      Colombo.Rs54,665 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Velana International on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,665, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Aug
      from Rs50,496
      Sep
      from Rs50,819
      Oct
      from Rs49,955
      Nov
      from Rs52,762
      Dec
      from Rs53,733
      Jan
      from Rs54,312
      Feb
      from Rs54,312
      Mar
      from Rs54,312
      Apr
      from Rs54,312
      May
      from Rs54,312
      Jun
      from Rs54,312
      Jul
      from Rs54,665

      Direct flights from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake

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      French Bee
      Gulf Air
      Hahn Air Technologies
      Japan Airlines
      Korean Air
      Kuwait Airways
      Malaysia Airlines
      Qatar Airways
      SriLankan Airlines

      Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Velana International to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

      Colombo Ratmalana

      13km from central Colombo
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      Colombo Bandaranayake

      27km from central Colombo
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      from Rs49,955
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      Malé to Colombo: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundRs49,955
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time1 hr, 31 mins
      Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
      Average flights per week265

      Finding cheap flights from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake is Rs74,824. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      1 hour and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake.
      SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake.
      As of August 2026, there are 265 flights per week flying from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake.
      The cheapest month to fly from Velana International to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually October.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

      Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know

      • Jump on a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.

      • Colombo is 30 minutes ahead of Malé and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.

      • There are 55 Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights every week to choose from.

      • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your MLE to CMB flight.

      • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

      • Plenty of airlines offer direct flights from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Fly nonstop to Colombo with these popular carriers and discover this incredible part of Sri Lanka:

      • The majority of passengers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.

      • With a reliable 91.53% of services arriving as planned, Gulf Air is the most punctual carrier operating MLE to CMB flights.

      • If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MLE and CMB:

        • Bengaluru Airport

        • Kochi Airport

        • Thiruvananthapuram Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

      • Right now, Rs49,955 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs74,824. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.

      • Get cheap tickets from MLE to CMB by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

      • The cheapest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

      • Getting your hands on cheap flights from MLE to CMB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

      Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)

      • 77% of flights leaving from Velana International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

      • To reach Velana International Airport from central Malé, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.

      • Need a convenient hotel close to MLE? If you're catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

      Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

      When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

      • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Velana International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

      • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLE to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 32ºC then.

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