There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Maldives by plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Velana International Airport
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane CMB - MLE
2h 16m$188–293Fly to Gan International Airport
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane CMB - GAN
2h 30m$342–713
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Maldives is to fly which costs $180 - $300 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Maldives is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $180 - $300.
The distance between Colombo and Maldives is 817 km.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Colombo to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 30 min behind Colombo. It is currently 3:40 AM in Colombo and 3:10 AM in Maldives.
There are 308+ hotels available in Maldives.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Maldives?
FitsAir, Flydubai, and five other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 4 hours.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–500
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Gan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–600
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- fitsair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–240
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–240
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–310
- Website
- chongqingairlines.cn
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.