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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Malé:

• Earliest: departs at 02:05 and lands at 06:23
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 04:13.

The flight takes about 4h 18m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé takes 4h 18m, covering 1,878 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé range from £314 to £626, with an average of £443 over the past 12 months. Anything below £314 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 5% below the route average of £443. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £314 return via Kochi (COK), compared with £458 for direct.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Malé flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £20–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Malé flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £322 to £2,515. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Malé are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £267, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Male (MLE).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Malé route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 41m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Kochi (COK) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £340 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £592, a difference of £253.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 07m, compared to 10h 18m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and 12h 43m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Malé is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (Maldives Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Malé flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.