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£233+ 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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 14 February 2026.

Fri 8/513:15
LHR
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MLE
1 stop18h 30m
Air India
Mon 18/512:45
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop34h 15m
Air India
Deal found 10/2£555
Thu 10/910:15
LGW
-
MLE
1 stop17h 55m
Air Arabia
Sun 20/914:20
MLE
-
LGW
1 stop32h 15m
Air Arabia
Deal found 9/2£555
Tue 24/220:55
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop11h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/309:35
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/2£555
Mon 2/309:00
LGW
-
MLE
1 stop24h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/309:40
MLE
-
LGW
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/2£555
Tue 21/710:00
LHR
-
MLE
1 stop16h 30m
Gulf Air
Wed 29/719:25
MLE
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/2£556
Fri 9/1010:10
LGW
-
MLE
1 stop18h 00m
Air Arabia
Sat 17/1014:20
MLE
-
LGW
1 stop22h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 11/2£556

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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 14 February 2026.

Return from

£555

One-way from

£233

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£717

Good round-trip deal

£646 or less

Good one-way deal

£730 or less
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  • 8/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • London to Malé
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  • 21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 00m total
  • London to Maldives
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

20:55-13:50

1 stop11h 55m

Male

Wed 4/3

09:10-18:10

1 stop14h 00m

£555

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 16/3

20:55-05:05

1 stop27h 10m

Male

Tue 24/3

09:35-18:10

1 stop13h 35m

£555

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

10:35-07:00

1 stop15h 25m

Male

Tue 17/3

19:00-06:30

1 stop16h 30m

£559

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sat 2/5

14:45-13:45

1 stop19h 00m

Male

Tue 12/5

09:10-12:45

1 stop31h 35m

£560

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

09:30-05:15

1 stop15h 45m

Male

Tue 12/5

09:10-12:45

1 stop31h 35m

£563

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

20:50-05:15

1 stop28h 25m

Male

Mon 18/5

09:50-12:45

1 stop30h 55m

£564

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

09:00-09:35

1 stop20h 35m

Male

Mon 18/5

21:05-06:40

1 stop13h 35m

£575

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

09:00-09:35

1 stop20h 35m

Male

Wed 13/5

21:05-06:40

1 stop13h 35m

£575

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Wed 18/3

18:55-14:50

1 stop14h 55m

Male

Tue 31/3

19:50-06:35

1 stop14h 45m

£575

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

09:00-09:35

1 stop20h 35m

Male

Fri 29/5

11:05-06:40

1 stop23h 35m

£586

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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 29 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 £494
British Airways
British Airways
From £573
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £530
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £547

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

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

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 14 February 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
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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, SAUDIA 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 £62, while return flights cost around £63.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around £181, however they can be found for as little as £63.

  • 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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