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Cheapest return fare
£418
Typical prices: £1,014-£825
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EDI - MLE • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£683
Typical prices: £1,455-£858
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Tue 12/5Wed 20/5
LHR - MLE • Direct
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Cheap Flights to Malé

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Malé 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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Thu, 14 May - Thu, 21 May
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17:30 - 13:45
EDI
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MLE
16h 15m
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09:10 - 23:45
MLE
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EDI
18h 35m
2 stops
£418Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
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21:25 - 07:35
MAN
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MLE
30h 10m
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19:30 - 11:30
MLE
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MAN
20h 00m
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£420Multiple Airlines
Fri, 17 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
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20:45 - 05:15
LHR
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MLE
28h 30m
1 stop
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09:55 - 19:20
MLE
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LHR
13h 25m
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£575Etihad Airways
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
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20:45 - 13:45
LHR
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MLE
13h 00m
1 stop
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19:30 - 15:05
MLE
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LHR
23h 35m
1 stop
£575Etihad Airways
Fri, 28 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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08:10 - 08:25
LGW
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MLE
20h 15m
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10:05 - 13:25
MLE
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LGW
31h 20m
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£575Qatar Airways
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
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15:10 - 16:35
BHX
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MLE
21h 25m
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11:05 - 06:30
MLE
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BHX
23h 25m
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£578Qatar Airways
Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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14:55 - 14:30
LGW
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MLE
19h 35m
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10:05 - 06:40
MLE
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24h 35m
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£581British Airways
Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep
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MLE
26h 20m
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10:05 - 06:40
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24h 35m
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£583British Airways
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May
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14:15 - 12:15
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MLE
18h 00m
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18:25 - 12:05
MLE
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21h 40m
1 stop
£969Emirates
Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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MLE
15h 15m
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23:00 - 12:05
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17h 05m
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£971Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Malé

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

What is the cheapest flight to Malé?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Malé was found on the route from London, at £418 return. The most popular connection is from London to Malé and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £575 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Malé?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Malé is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £760. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £900 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Malé?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Malé, 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 to Malé is June, where tickets cost £580 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,008 and £953 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of £605.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights to Malé depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Malé is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £751 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Malé is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £863.

What is a good deal for flights to Malé?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Malé, 25% of our users found tickets to Malé for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport £973 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Malé?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Malé, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to Malé

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£252
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Malé

When to book flights to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Malé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Malé flights

  • How do I travel from Malé Airport into the city?

    You can travel into the city by land, air or sea. A bridge connects Malé Airport to the main island, and you can hire taxis at the airport for around 35 MVR (2 GRP), however the fastest method is to take a Dhani/Speedboat from the airport to the city, only taking 10min. If you’re staying on an island nearby, you can also charter one of the inter-island sea planes to take you to one of the nearby islands or atolls.

  • Are there any restaurants at Malé Airport?

    You can find a handful of dining options at the small Malé airport. If you’re looking for something after you flight, the Aqua Restaurant near the CIP Building or the Mariyaadu snack counter in the centre are both in the public area of the terminal, before you pass through airport security. If you are in the airport in transit or heading home, there are also cafes in the departure lounge on the first floor.

  • Are there any passenger lounges at Malé Airport?

    If you’re looking for a quiet place to relax, the Wellness Lounge is run by Plaza Premium and can be entered for free by those holding a Priority Pass or guests invited by their airline. Economy passengers can also purchase a pass at the door. Here you can relax in the shower and spa facilities, make the most of the premium Wi-Fi, or have a snack and a drink. The lounge is open every day between 8:00h – 23:00h.

  • What hotels offer an airport shuttle to Malé Airport?

    Hotels such as the Airport Comfort Inn or the Hathaway Beach Maldives in Hulhule, behind the Malé Airport offer airport shuttles to and from your flights. If you wish to stay in the city centre, the Hotel Octave Maldives and Somerset Inn also offer shuttle services, which will get you to your flights and back in only 15min. Alternatively, nearby Karumba Hotel on Vilhamanaafushi Island, or The Virnorva on Villingili Island offer shuttle boats to the Airport Ferry.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Malé?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Malé was found on the route from London, at £418 return. The most popular connection is from London to Malé and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £575 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Male Airport from central Malé?

    The distance between Male Airport and the city centre of Malé is 2 miles.

  • What is the name of Malé’s airport?

    All flights to Malé land at Male Airport. The airport code is MLE,and it can also be referred to as Male, Malé Intl, or Velana Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Malé?

    On average, a flight to Malé costs £986. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £626 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Malé?

    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 to Malé.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Malé?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Malé 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 to Malé?

    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 to Malé up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Malé

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Malé? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Malé for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Malé from London Heathrow £1,149
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Malé flight deals.
  • When booking your flights to Malé, you can fly from airports such as London or Manchester into Velana International Airport (MLE). As you cannot fly direct to Malé from the UK, the flight time will depend on how long your stopover will be, but you can find flights that will only take between 13:00h – 18:00h.
  • Malé is a popular base for sightseeing around the Maldivian atolls and islands. If you’re interested in seeing the islands by air, you can organise sea planes at the airport for approximately 4,000 MVR (190 GBP).You can also find ferries at the Airport Ferry to travel to islands such as Thoddo, Mathiveri or Dhigurah.
  • There are two currencies that are largely accepted in the Maldives – US dollars and the Maldivian Rufiyaa. While there are no currency exchange services at the airport, there are ATMs that accept foreign cards, however you will only be able to withdraw Rufiyaa.
  • If this is your first time in the Maldives, the airport website has a useful "plan your travel" section. This can provide you with travel advice on the local weather, emergency numbers and even useful phrases in the native Dhivehi language.
  • For those who need to freshen up after the long flight to Malé, there are shower facilities free to use at Malé Airport in the area between arrivals and departures, opposite the Mariyaadu snack counter.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Malé

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Malé. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Malé. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3554 reviews
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8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

8.0 ExcellentWoei, Dec 2025
DXB - LYS
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Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

Very difficult to check in and almost missed flight. No room in seats and had a middle seat. I tried to create an account and check in before to change seat and unable to. I do not understand why I wasn’t on a Qatar flight from on Bengalore to Doha when they left at the same time. Disappointed in the Kayak booking process.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Food options limited and quality wasn’t very good. I was I was in premium economy and the people in front of me pushed their seats back to fully reclined position which made it difficult for me. My seat wouldn’t recline at all. I suggest that BA restrict the recliner more. Also, the audio in my headset didn’t work unless I held it in all the time. Entertainment choices were good. Customer services is excellent. Thank you to BA team.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

Club Europe is always lovely. I really enjoy everything about it. One thing that has changed in recent years though, is the swap to Prosecco from Champagne in the lounges. This is really disappointing. I really don’t like Prosecco, and always looked forward to a lovely glass of champagne in the lounge. Is it possible to change back? It does make the whole experience a little more of a luxury experience.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

You will pay for everything and feels like the airplane is old

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