How to get fromColombo to Maldivesby plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Maldives by plane

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Fly to Velana International Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane CMB - MLE
2h 16m
$188–313
Fly to Gan International Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane CMB - GAN
2h 30m
$222–563

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.9 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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.

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