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— MLE
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Maldives in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Maldives

Fri 30/1020:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Wed 4/1109:35 -
1 stop33h 55m
Deal found 21/9£538
Thu 5/1119:20 -
1 stop13h 25m
Fri 27/1109:35 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 22/9£539
Thu 24/910:00 -
1 stop16h 30m
Thu 1/1019:25 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 19/9£541
Sat 10/1021:45 -
1 stop12h 00m
Wed 14/1009:40 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 23/9£541
Sat 10/1009:45 -
1 stop18h 25m
Sat 17/1009:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 23/9£541
Thu 5/1106:05 -
2 stops20h 20m
Wed 18/1109:35 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 20/9£542

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Return from

£538

One-way from

£240

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£627

Good round-trip deal

£869 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 25m total
  • London to Malé
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3/11-31/12
  • 3/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 45m total
  • London to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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LondonMalé

LTN London Luton - MLE Male

LTNMLE

London Luton

Mon 7/12

15:15-05:05

3 stops32h 50m

Male

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£274

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sat 10/10

09:45-08:10

1 stop18h 25m

Male

Sat 17/10

09:10-08:45

1 stop27h 35m

£541

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 18/1

08:45-08:10

1 stop18h 25m

Male

Fri 29/1

12:20-15:35

1 stop32h 15m

£553

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Wed 17/2

20:55-13:45

1 stop11h 50m

Male

Thu 4/3

09:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

£556
Fastest return journey

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

19:20-13:45

1 stop13h 25m

Male

Mon 9/11

09:10-18:10

1 stop14h 00m

£557

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sun 21/2

20:55-13:45

1 stop11h 50m

Male

Mon 1/3

09:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

£571

LondonMalé

LTN London Luton - MLE Male

LTNMLE

London Luton

Thu 8/10

16:15-13:45

2 stops17h 30m

Male

Mon 12/10

09:40-10:35

2 stops28h 55m

£574

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Thu 5/11

08:40-08:25

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Wed 18/11

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£582

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Tue 16/2

08:40-08:25

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Wed 3/3

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£583

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 17/2

08:40-08:25

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Wed 3/3

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£583

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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 16 hours 41 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 £511
British Airways
British Airways
From £563
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £519
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £560

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

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
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
7.3
Good
3,732 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
1,533 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
7.2
Good
243 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
8,229 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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, IndiGo 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 £110, while return flights cost around £223.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around £223, however they can be found for as little as £223.

  • 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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