Are there nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)?

Yes. Emirates, flydubai, Chongqing Airlines, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines, French Bee, FitsAir fly this route. Flight time is about 1h 25m.

What is the fastest connection from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)?

via Thiruvananthapuram ≈ 2h 8m, via Kochi ≈ 2h 28m, via Gan ≈ 2h 59m (estimated flying time, excluding layovers).

How many miles is an award flight from Colombo (CMB) to Malé (MLE)?

from 12,000 JAL miles (economy, one way, based on the published award charts).

Colombo → Malé

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)・778 km

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Nonstop flights available (7 airlines). Flight time about 1h 25m. Nonstop return flights also operate.

With milesJAL 12,000 miles+ (nonstop)Economy, one way, estimate. Tap a connection for miles by cabin.

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Award miles (one way, estimate)

JAL Mileage Bank — partner airline award
EK, UL only · total distance ≈ 483 mi (band 1–1,000)
Economy
12,000
Business
24,000

Estimates from the airlines' published award charts (as of 2026-11-02). Seat availability, fuel surcharges and stopover rules are not included — always check with the airline before booking.

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4 one-stop options, sorted by estimated flying time. Tap one to see the airlines on each leg and booking links.

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