Question 1

What parts of the Maldives do its different airports serve?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Are there any direct flights to the Maldives from London?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Do I need a visa to visit the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Maldives-MV0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Maldives-MV0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Maldives-MV0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/London-LON/Maldives-MV0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Maldives?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 10

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to the Maldives were found on Etihad Airways (£582) and Qatar Airways (£705).

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to the Maldives is generally at night, when retur flights cost £744 on average. Morning departures are around 100% 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 £895.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to the Maldives is September, when tickets cost £654 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,524 and £1,485 respectively.

Question 13

What is the cheapest London to the Maldives flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to the Maldives from London found in the last 72 hours was to Malé, at £825 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 3 days was £825.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from London to the Maldives, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 15

Which airlines fly direc between London and Maldives?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London to the Maldives. They are Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. The cheapest airline for this route is Virgin Atlantic, with the best return deal found costing £552 and arriving in Malé (MLE). On average, Virgin Atlantic offers the best prices for direct flights between London and Maldives.

Question 16

What’s the earliest departure time from London to the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

The earliest flight from London to the Maldives departs at 18:20, landing in Malé at 08:55.

Question 17

How many flights are there between London and Maldives per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from London and lands in the Maldives, with an average flight time of 10h 35m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Question 18

How long does a flight from London to the Maldives take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a flight to the Maldives depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to the Maldives from London are to Malé, which takes 14h 11m, and Addu City, which takes 36h 50m.

Question 19

What’s the latest departure time from London to the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the last flight from London to the Maldives sets off at 18:20 and lands in Malé at 08:55.

Question 20

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £695, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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