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£189+ 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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Maldives in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

£552

One-way from

£189

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£650

Good round-trip deal

£709 or less

Good one-way deal

£955 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 15m total
  • London to Malé
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12/4
  • 12/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • London to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£22 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Thu 12/308:50
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop15h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/309:35
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1£552
Tue 3/308:40
LGW
-
MLE
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/309:40
MLE
-
LGW
1 stop25h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1£552
Sun 3/521:45
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/509:50
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/1£553
Tue 17/308:40
LGW
-
MLE
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/421:05
MLE
-
LGW
1 stop20h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/1£553
Thu 5/318:55
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop14h 55m
British Airways
Thu 19/311:40
MLE
-
LHR
Nonstop11h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 14/1£553
Fri 24/419:35
LGW
-
MLE
1 stop32h 35m
Air Arabia
Mon 4/514:20
MLE
-
LGW
1 stop22h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 16/1£553

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

13:50-08:25

1 stop13h 35m

Male

Tue 3/3

11:40-18:05

Nonstop11h 25m

£553

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 17/2

13:50-14:50

1 stop20h 00m

Male

Tue 17/3

11:40-18:05

Nonstop11h 25m

£554

LondonMalé

LTN - MLE

LTNMLE

London Luton

Thu 19/3

14:50-07:30

3 stops35h 40m

Male

Sun 22/3

12:50-23:10

3 stops39h 20m

£556

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

21:45-07:35

1 stop29h 50m

Male

Fri 1/5

09:10-18:45

1 stop13h 35m

£557

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 22/6

19:35-08:10

1 stop32h 35m

Male

Fri 26/6

09:10-18:35

1 stop13h 25m

£558

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sun 12/4

21:45-05:15

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Sat 25/4

09:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£559

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

19:20-13:50

1 stop13h 30m

Male

Sun 22/3

09:35-06:40

1 stop26h 05m

£563

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

08:40-14:50

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Tue 31/3

19:50-13:25

1 stop21h 35m

£567

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 9/3

18:15-09:40

Nonstop10h 25m

Male

Fri 20/3

11:40-18:05

Nonstop11h 25m

£576

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Thu 23/4

09:00-16:35

1 stop27h 35m

Male

Mon 4/5

11:05-06:40

1 stop23h 35m

£579

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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 17 hours 45 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.

Weekly flight availability to Maldives

The most flights from London to Maldives are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 £503
British Airways
British Airways
From £574
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £530
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £540

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Maldives are Air India, Turkish Airlines and SAUDIA.

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).

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 16 January 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
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,715 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,680 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 £54, while return flights cost around £53.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around £263, however they can be found for as little as £53.

  • 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 20 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

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

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