Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Maldives?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Maldives is currently November ; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Q: Can I fly back to United Kingdom from Maldives?

Returning to United Kingdom from Maldives COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Maldives must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to United Kingdom. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Maldives are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.

Question 1

Can I fly to Maldives from United Kingdom right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Maldives

Most visitors from United Kingdom need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Maldives.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 96 hours before departing to Maldives.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Maldives.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be filled out within 48 hours before arriving in Maldives and prior to leaving the country.

Approved Accommodation - List of approved accommodation in Maldives

Question 2

How popular are flights to Maldives this year?

Accepted Answer

This year has seen a 12% increase in flight searches for Maldives.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Maldives?

Accepted Answer

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Maldives is currently November; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 4

Can I fly back to United Kingdom from Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Returning to United Kingdom from Maldives

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Maldives must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to United Kingdom.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Maldives are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.

Question 5

When is the best time to fly to Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Peak season:A tropical haven in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are an archipelago consisting of 1,192 islets of which 200 are inhabited. Flights to the Maldives are booked by honeymooners, divers, snorkelers and sunseekers from all over the world who wish to enjoy a holiday in one of the luxury island resorts. There are a quantity of 4 star and 5 star hotels to choose from, so a stay in the Maldives is guaranteed to involve pampering and relaxation fit for a king or queen. It’s not all massages and mud packs either, the major resort islands have a vibrant nightlife with underwater night clubs, beach parties and organised entertainment for guests. There are numerous restaurants where you can savour first class local and international cuisine. The islands also offer some of the best dive spots in the world with a rich marine life, pristine coral reefs and shipwrecks to explore. Between December and April is considered the peak tourist season with Christmas and New Year’s the most expensive time to book flights to the Maldives. August also coincides with the European summer holidays so expect flight ticket prices to rise and book well in advance.Off season:Between May and November, the weather is less guaranteed in the Maldives with cloudy skies, higher humidity and greater chance of rain. The southwest monsoon brings rain between June and August. You may be lucky enough to find sales offering the cheapest flights to the Maldives at this time if you get in quick.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

There’s no bad time to book flights to the Maldives. The islands are sunny year round with the temperature averaging 30C. If you had to pick a time then between November and April is optimal with the northeast monsoon bringing dry weather. November and April themselves are popular months with divers due to the excellent water visibility. Note that the Maldives is a strict Muslim country and does celebrate Ramadan but this shouldn’t greatly affect your stay in a resort.

Question 7

How long is the flight to Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Maldives: 12 hours 35 minutes.Flights from Manchester to Maldives: 12 hours 50 minutes.Flights from Birmingham to Maldives: 12 hours 40 minutes.Flights from Glasgow to Maldives: 13 hours 25 minutes.

Question 8

Which airlines operate flights to Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Flights to the Maldives from the UK are operated by: British Airways, Cathay Pacific, SriLankan Airlines, Turkish Airlines Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways and many other airlines. Flights will involve at least one stopover depending on the hub of the airline.

Question 9

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Flights to the Maldives land at Male International Airport (MLE) on Hulhule Island in the North Male Atoll. A ferry service operates regularly to and from the airport to Male city or there are speedboat transfers to nearby resorts. Some resorts offer complimentary transport from the airport with package holiday deals. Trans Maldivian Airways and Maldivian Air Taxi (PTE) Ltd offer inter-island Maldives flights.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest in	May	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	£585	Average for return flights in November 2021
Return from	£485	From London to Malé
One-way from	£294	One-way flight from London to Maldives

LON - MLE	Price	£586 - £1,033
MLE	Temperature	27 - 28 °C
MLE	Precipitation	51 - 244 mm

Cheap flights to Maldives

Flights to Maldives in 2021

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