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Cheap flights from Malé to Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MLE — DXB
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Male to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or January, booked 76 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Malé to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Malé (MLE) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£418

Good round-trip deal

£442 or less

Good one-way deal

£300 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Malé to Dubai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dubai from Malé with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malé to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Malé to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Malé to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Malé to Dubai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malé to Dubai?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Dubai (average of £605). Flying from Malé to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MLE to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Malé to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Malé to Dubai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 3% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Malé to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Malé to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Malé to Dubai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Malé to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Malé to Dubai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

The most flights from MLE to DXB are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Malé to Dubai?

Share of one-stop return flights from Malé to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Malé to Dubai on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Malé to Dubai?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Malé to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £329.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Malé to Dubai?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Malé to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Colombo (CMB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Malé to Dubai?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Malé to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated 18 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andflydubai from Malé to Dubai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
142 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malé to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Malé to Dubai flight route?

    Flights from Male to Dubai Intl have been viewed 59 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Malé to Dubai round-trip?

    Currently priced at £156, Etihad Airways will fly you from Malé to Dubai and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from flydubai and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £333 and £406, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Malé to Dubai?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Malé to Dubai on time: Condor (95%), Air Mauritius (82%), Emirates (80%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malé to Dubai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malé to Dubai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malé to Dubai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malé to Dubai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malé to Dubai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malé to Dubai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malé to Dubai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malé to Dubai (average of £605). Flying from Malé to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Malé to Dubai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Malé to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£156Average£187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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flydubaiCheapest£333Average£394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£406Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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