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— MLE
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Maldives in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Maldives

Thu 26/1108:45 -
1 stop23h 35m
Fri 4/1214:20 -
1 stop22h 00m
Deal found 10/11£556
Thu 3/1219:20 -
1 stop13h 55m
Thu 17/1209:35 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 10/11£557
Wed 18/1120:55 -
1 stop12h 20m
Wed 25/1121:35 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 6/11£557
Mon 23/1108:45 -
1 stop23h 35m
Mon 30/1114:20 -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 10/11£557
Tue 10/1107:00 -
2 stops26h 15m
Thu 19/1121:35 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 7/11£558
Wed 18/1106:20 -
2 stops26h 55m
Tue 24/1121:35 -
2 stops24h 00m
Deal found 7/11£558

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Return from

£556

One-way from

£278

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£594

Good round-trip deal

£804 or less

Good one-way deal

£825 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 25/4-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 20m total
  • London to Malé
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11/1-31/12
  • 11/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 35m total
  • London to Maldives
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LondonMalé

STN London Stansted - MLE Male

STNMLE

London Stansted

Mon 11/1

15:40-08:15

2 stops35h 35m

Male

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 18/1

08:45-13:20

1 stop23h 35m

Male

Fri 29/1

11:15-07:20

1 stop25h 05m

£571

LondonMalé

LTN London Luton - MLE Male

LTNMLE

London Luton

Sun 10/1

20:25-07:25

2 stops30h 00m

Male

Mon 25/1

09:35-14:25

2 stops33h 50m

£572

LondonMalé

LTN London Luton - MLE Male

LTNMLE

London Luton

Sat 28/11

14:40-14:15

2 stops18h 35m

Male

Fri 11/12

21:35-21:05

2 stops28h 30m

£596

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Fri 8/1

08:40-14:50

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Thu 14/1

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£626

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

16:10-10:00

1 stop12h 50m

Male

Tue 24/11

09:35-19:25

2 stops38h 50m

£627

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sun 29/11

08:40-07:50

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Fri 11/12

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£637

LondonMalé

LTN London Luton - MLE Male

LTNMLE

London Luton

Mon 4/1

13:20-13:20

2 stops19h 00m

Male

Fri 15/1

11:15-18:10

2 stops35h 55m

£641

LondonMalé

LTN London Luton - MLE Male

LTNMLE

London Luton

Sun 17/1

07:45-13:45

2 stops25h 00m

Male

Sun 24/1

09:10-22:05

2 stops17h 55m

£647

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 2/12

10:35-06:35

1 stop15h 00m

Male

Thu 17/12

19:05-06:20

1 stop16h 15m

£650

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Cheapflights Insights

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 14 hours 4 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 Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 £510
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £492
British Airways
British Airways
From £561
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £597

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

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

Rainfall in Maldives 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

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 90 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,700 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,555 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
247 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,280 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
698 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

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, Virgin Atlantic 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 £84, while return flights cost around £120.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around £261, however they can be found for as little as £120.

  • 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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