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vie., 5 sep. - mar., 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
mar., 24 jun. - lun., 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
mar., 24 jun. - lun., 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
mar., 24 jun. - jue., 3 jul.
Etihad Airways Logo
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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mar., 24 jun. - lun., 14 jul.
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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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mié., 25 jun. - mar., 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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mié., 25 jun. - mar., 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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mar., 24 jun. - mar., 1 jul.
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 08:25MAN-MLE
13h 30m1 stop
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10:05 - 19:55MLE-MAN
13h 50m1 stop
£598British Airways
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dom., 14 sep. - mié., 24 sep.
British Airways Logo
14:55 - 14:25MAN-MLE
19h 30m1 stop
British Airways Logo
10:05 - 19:55MLE-MAN
13h 50m1 stop
£599British Airways
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jue., 6 nov. - mar., 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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Expert advice for your flight to Malé

 
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British Airways

Premium economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, wider seats, and a deeper recline for more comfort.


Economy class includes a free checked bag and seatback entertainment for long-haul comfort.

Etihad Airways

Economy offers extra legroom seats for more comfort, available with Deluxe fares.


Business Class features à la carte dining and seats that convert to private beds.

Virgin Atlantic

Upper Class offers fully flat beds and access to exclusive lounges for a luxurious experience.


Economy Delight includes additional legroom and priority check-in, enhancing comfort on long-haul flights.

Qatar Airways

Business Class Qsuite features a lie-flat bed and privacy door for a premium experience.


Economy class includes a free checked bag and seatback TV for entertainment on long flights.

Emirates

Economy class offers 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch TV screens for a comfortable journey.


Business Class includes flat-bed seats and a personal minibar for added luxury.

Read more about Emiratesby Duncan Madden
Gulf Air

Business Class on A321s offers flat-bed seats, rare for narrowbody planes.


Economy class includes free Wi-Fi on select aircraft, enhancing connectivity.

Read more about Gulf Airby Ramsey Qubein
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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 £344 return. The most popular connection is from London to Malé and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £486 in the last 3 days.

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 September, where tickets cost £570 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 £927 and £908 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of £584.

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 £696 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Malé

Low seasonJune
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight£196
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from London Luton 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Malé based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £344 return. The most popular connection is from London to Malé and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £486 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 £686. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £554 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Malé?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Malé is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £702. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £773 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Malé is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost £836 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 £1,023.

  • How many direct flights to Malé are there each week?

    Each week there are around 3 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Malé. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

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 £1,442
  • 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.

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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Malé? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
8.3Crew
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

10.0 ExcellentNeville, May 2025LGW - DXB
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The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

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.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

Don't be afraid if you board an Oman Air Airbus A330 - it will take you to Colombo and not Muskat. The Aircraft is leased by Qatar Airways ;-)

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

It was a long flight but overall a good one. The one thing that I would comment on is that there is a real problem with disposable plastic products when it comes to the meal service. It would be great for Qatar Airways to find ways to make its meal service more circular and reduce the immense amount of waste.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

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.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

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.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

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.

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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