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£254+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Maldives in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 June 2026.

Fri 26/621:45
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/721:25
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/6£554
Sat 14/1119:20
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop13h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/1109:35
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop33h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/6£556
Tue 1/921:45
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/909:40
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/6£557
Wed 17/621:45
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop27h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 24/609:50
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/6£558
Thu 27/821:45
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop12h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/909:40
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop31h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/6£559
Fri 20/1113:55
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1109:10
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop34h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/6£560

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Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 20 June 2026.

Return from

£554

One-way from

£254

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£584

Good round-trip deal

£876 or less

Good one-way deal

£838 or less
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  • 4/7-13/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • London to Malé
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • London to Maldives
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£34 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

20:45-13:45

1 stop13h 00m

Male

Sun 11/10

21:25-12:45

1 stop19h 20m

£587

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 8/10

10:00-06:30

1 stop16h 30m

Male

Mon 12/10

19:25-15:20

1 stop23h 55m

£635

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Tue 7/7

15:05-13:10

3 stops42h 05m

Male

Sat 11/7

09:40-23:50

2 stops18h 10m

£650

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Thu 8/10

13:00-14:30

2 stops21h 30m

Male

Thu 15/10

10:05-09:30

2 stops27h 25m

£676

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Mon 6/7

05:40-13:45

2 stops28h 05m

Male

Mon 13/7

09:40-11:00

2 stops29h 20m

£691

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Fri 3/7

08:00-14:30

2 stops26h 30m

Male

Tue 7/7

14:10-15:50

2 stops29h 40m

£694

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Sat 14/11

06:55-08:10

3 stops44h 15m

Male

Sat 21/11

08:20-08:30

2 stops29h 10m

£696

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Sat 4/7

12:45-13:45

2 stops21h 00m

Male

Mon 13/7

14:10-22:50

3 stops36h 40m

£697

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Sun 20/9

11:00-13:45

2 stops22h 45m

Male

Fri 25/9

11:10-11:00

2 stops27h 50m

£700

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Wed 5/8

14:45-13:45

1 stop19h 00m

Male

Mon 17/8

21:25-18:45

1 stop25h 20m

£724

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from London to Maldives takes 21 hours 59 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Maldives are Etihad Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £509
British Airways
British Airways
From £599
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £533
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £558

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Maldives are Air India, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Maldives when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maldives, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Maldives?

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Maldives. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. 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 Maldives. Reviews last updated 20 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Virgin Atlantic, andQatar Airways to the Maldives by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,454 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,057 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,591 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

FAQs about flying to Maldives

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air India is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?

    Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives. One-way flights to Male typically cost £72, while return flights cost around £154.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around £264, however they can be found for as little as £154.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Inn is the closest property to Male (0.0 mi away from Male).

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