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2 airlines operate flights between Malé and Riyadh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flynas
• BeOnd

Flights from Malé to Riyadh usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

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

• flynas: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £426 return via Sharjah (SHJ), compared with £456 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £33–£67 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flynas. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 18% of one-stop connections

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Malé to Riyadh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £414 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £657, a difference of £244. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Kingdom Center is one of the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 13:55 and lands at 20:13
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 02:58.

The flight takes about 6h 18m.

A direct flight from Malé to Riyadh takes 6h 18m, covering 2,286 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £783 to £906. That means the highest observed fare was about 15% higher than the lowest one.

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 44m, compared to 10h 07m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 16h 29m via Sharjah (SHJ).

Riyadh is 2 hours behind Malé (Arabian Time vs Maldives Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Final Rentals
• Hertz

Return flights from Malé to Riyadh range from £440 to £658, with an average of £522 over the past 12 months. Anything below £440 counts as a good deal.