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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
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Cheap Flights from London to the Maldives

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to the Maldives that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from London to the Maldives

Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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06:10 - 07:00LTN-MLE
44h 50m3 stops
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22:25 - 22:10MLE-LTN
27h 45m3 stops
Tue, 24 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
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06:35 - 13:20STN-MLE
26h 45m2 stops
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08:00 - 13:35MLE-STN
33h 35m3 stops
Tue, 24 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
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22:05 - 13:10STN-MLE
35h 05m3 stops
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22:25 - 21:00MLE-STN
26h 35m3 stops
Tue, 24 Jun - Thu, 3 Jul
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21:45 - 14:00LHR-MLE
12h 15m1 stop
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09:10 - 18:45MLE-LHR
13h 35m1 stop
£486Etihad Airways
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Tue, 24 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
09:30 - 05:10LHR-MLE
15h 40m1 stop
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19:35 - 07:00MLE-LHR
15h 25m1 stop
£492Etihad Airways
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Wed, 25 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
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14:55 - 08:25LGW-MLE
13h 30m1 stop
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10:05 - 13:25MLE-LGW
31h 20m1 stop
£568Qatar Airways
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Wed, 25 Jun - Tue, 1 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 08:25LGW-MLE
13h 30m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
10:05 - 13:25MLE-LGW
31h 20m1 stop
£569Qatar Airways
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Sat, 6 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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15:05 - 14:25LHR-MLE
19h 20m1 stop
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10:05 - 22:00MLE-LHR
15h 55m1 stop
£667British Airways
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Tue, 24 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 08:25LGW-MLE
13h 30m1 stop
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19:45 - 06:40MLE-LGW
14h 55m1 stop
£670British Airways
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Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
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17:00 - 08:20LHR-MLE
10h 20mdirect
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13:40 - 20:00MLE-LHR
11h 20mdirect
£693Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to the Maldives flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to the Maldives to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to the Maldives flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from London to the Maldives.

The cheapest ticket to the Maldives from London found in the last 72 hours was to Malé, at £554 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Malé (MLE), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £554.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to the Maldives?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to the Maldives is September, when tickets cost £570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of return tickets is £927 and £908 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Maldives?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to the Maldives clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Maldives on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Maldives. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to the Maldives?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from London to the Maldives, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to the Maldives

Low seasonJune
High seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£196
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from London Luton Airport to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • What parts of the Maldives do its different airports serve?

    There are three international airports in the Maldives: Gan International Airport (GAN) in Addu City serves the Addu Atoll, Maafaru International Airport (NMF) serves the islands in the Noonu Atoll, and Velana International Airport is located on Hulhulé Island. The latter is the closest airport to the main city and capital of the Maldives, Malé, and is the country’s main international airport.

  • Are there any direct flights to the Maldives from London?

    You can fly directly to the Maldives from Heathrow Airport with British Airways. Flights take about 10h 30min and they all land at Malé Velana International Airport. The quickest indirect flights take about 12h 30min and are operated by Qatar Airways and Emirates. They make a single stopover at Doha International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), respectively.

  • What is the most carbon-efficient way of flying to the Maldives?

    Turkish Airlines flights produce around 34% less carbon dioxide than other airlines when flying from London to the Maldives. The airline’s flights leave several times a day from Heathrow Airport and make a single stop in Istanbul. Despite this additional take-off cycle, the average carbon emission on this route is around 4,400 kg per passenger, lower than the emissions of other airlines operating this route.

  • Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?

    As a UK citizen, you won’t need a visa to visit the Maldives for leisure purposes; you can stay in the country for up to 30 days at a time. You’ll automatically be issued a visa on arrival in the Maldives, and you’ll just have to make sure that your passport is valid for the entire duration of your stay. However, some airlines require passport validity of six months for travel to the Maldives, so make sure to check this before you book.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to the Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to the Maldives.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to the Maldives?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London to the Maldives is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to the Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from London to the Maldives with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to the Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from London to the Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £835 on average. Morning departures are around 18% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,023.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to the Maldives

  • You can fly to the Maldives from London’s three main airports, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, and from its smaller airports, Luton and London City, making it convenient to catch a flight from any part of Greater London.
  • Most flights are operated from London Heathrow (LHR). The airport boasts some useful online services for travellers, like Reserve & Collect, allowing you to order your duty-free purchases in advance and collect your items when you arrive.
  • Malé’s Velana International Airport (MLE) has plenty of facilities so you can refresh yourself after your flight, including a free Mother Care Room with infant amenities and a Wellness Lounge with showers for Economy class ticket holders.
  • To save money on flights from London to the Maldives, choose itineraries that take longer or have more stopovers on the way. You can find them by checking out flights operated by budget airlines like Ryanair on KAYAK.
  • While Maldives driving laws don’t require children to sit in child seats, it’s always best to err on the side of safety; you can book child and booster seats through your car hire company.
  • If you’re flying to the Maldives on British Airways with a toddler, free carrycots or child seats are available for passenger use on a first come-first served basis.

Top 5 airlines serving from London to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3584 reviews
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.9Crew
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It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

6.0 GoodJ B, Apr 2025CRK - DOH
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It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

I didn’t have food and they don’t include entertainment. Not much leg room at all. Staff were great.

Better synchronizing the boarding processes. The audio announcements, the personnel and the digital signage were not saying the same thing. All confusion.

Business class was nothing more than Economy with middle seat empty. Uncomfortable seat and leg room. A mom behind me had a 18 month/2 yr old on her lap, who had his feet on my back all the time- while middle seat remained empty. Pretty much not worth the fare. Very disappointed.

The first class seats were unusable, mine at the end of the flight, my husband's in the middle of the flight, and the one next to me was unusable either, they had to move the person to another seat.

charging port did not work, no entertainment system. Other than that the flight was good and safe.

Last minute gate change. Didn’t put our TSA global on our trip even though we asked multiple times to confirm. Did not help with food when could not eat what was served.

When Stephen arrived with our wheel chairs - we were in excellent hands! He was such great help with getting our rental car and then reporting our missing luggage. When you are exhausted from traveling for too many hours, he was just what we needed to navigate everything! Give that guy a raise!

The cabin was bit colder than I like but the crew members looked after us very well. They did even offer hot water bottle and hot chocolate. I cannot rate the crew enough excellent is not good enough. They really were wonderful.

Boarding is always a challenge as folks in al groups crowd around for no reason, but crew handled it well. I once again applaud the LHR ground baggage staff as they got our bags from a flight at Terminal 5A to a flight in Terminal 5C within 40 minutes...amazing!

Gate information deliberately delayed to only one hour B4 flight, lack of info finding gate.

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