Male (MLE) to Colombo (CMB) flights
An economy award from Male (MLE) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Etihad Guest, Iberia Club and 1 more charge the same. 7 airlines fly nonstop from Male (MLE) to Colombo (CMB): Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai, French Bee, 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.
How many miles MLE to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 6,000 | $35–260 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 6,000 | $15–310 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 6,000 | $65–360 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 6,000 | $15–230 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 7,500 | $43–88 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 7,500 | $35–80 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 7,500 | $70–890 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 10,000 | $30–150 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 10,000 | $15–60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 10,200 | $40–310 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 12,000 | $65–260 |
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MLE to CMB
- OQChongqing AirlinesNot in an alliance
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- 8DFitsAirNot in an alliance
- flydubaiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- French BeeNot in an alliance
- Gulf AirNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MLE to CMB 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
MLE to CMB with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)Maldivian and IndiGo, then SriLankan AirlinesQ2
- Via Kochi (COK)IndiGo and Maldivian, then SriLankan AirlinesQ2
- Via Gan Island (GAN)Maldivian, then SriLankan AirlinesQ2
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
MLE to CMB: common questions
How many miles does MLE to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MLE to CMB?
Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai, French Bee, Gulf Air and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Male (MLE) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Male from Colombo by plane?
Male (MLE) and Colombo (CMB) 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 MLE to CMB 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.
Where can I connect between Male and Colombo?
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.