Colombo (CMB) to Male (MLE) flights
6 airlines fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Male (MLE): Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai, Gulf Air and SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 483 miles (778 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Gan Island and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from CMB to MLE
- OQChongqing AirlinesNot in an alliance
- EmiratesNot in an alliance 路 bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- 8DFitsAirNot in an alliance
- flydubaiNot in an alliance 路 bookable with 1 programWho books it
- Gulf AirNot in an alliance 路 bookable with 2 programsWho books it
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld 路 bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CMB to MLE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates, flydubai, Gulf Air
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates, Gulf Air
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
CMB to MLE with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)SriLankan Airlines, then Maldivian and IndiGoQ2
- Via Kochi (COK)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo and MaldivianQ2
- Via Gan Island (GAN)SriLankan Airlines, then MaldivianQ2
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
CMB to MLE: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to MLE?
Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai, Gulf Air and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Male (MLE).
How far is Colombo from Male by plane?
Colombo (CMB) and Male (MLE) are 483 miles (778 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CMB to MLE award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CMB to MLE cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CMB to MLE with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Colombo and Male?
The most direct connections are through Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Kochi (COK), Gan Island (GAN) and Bengaluru (BLR). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Bengaluru.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.