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LON — MLE
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Male are usually found in June or November, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from London to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 October 2026.
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Best flights from London to Malé
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Malé that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 October 2026.
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Direct flights from London to Malé
Explore direct flight options from London to Malé based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 25 October 2026.
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Last-minute flights from London to Malé
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to Malé. Data last updated 25 October 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 29/1008:45 -
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One-way flights from London to Malé
Search for one-way flight options from London to Malé. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 October 2026.
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Find flight deals from London to Malé
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) to Malé (MLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 October 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from London to Malé that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 25 October 2026.
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LondonMalé
LTN London Luton - MLE Male
LTNMLE
London Luton
Sat 12/12
07:35-09:45
3 stops45h 10m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£297
LondonMalé
LTN London Luton - MLE Male
LTNMLE
London Luton
Fri 27/11
15:55-14:15
2 stops17h 20m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£306
LondonMalé
STN London Stansted - MLE Male
STNMLE
London Stansted
Fri 4/12
23:50-09:45
3 stops52h 55m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£314
LondonMalé
LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male
LGWMLE
London Gatwick
Sat 14/11
15:20-14:15
2 stops17h 55m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£318
LondonMalé
LTN London Luton - MLE Male
LTNMLE
London Luton
Tue 3/11
15:00-14:50
2 stops18h 50m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£319
LondonMalé
LTN London Luton - MLE Male
LTNMLE
London Luton
Sat 14/11
13:05-14:15
2 stops20h 10m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£321
LondonMalé
LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male
LGWMLE
London Gatwick
Tue 3/11
16:40-13:20
1 stop15h 40m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£324
LondonMalé
LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male
LGWMLE
London Gatwick
Fri 4/12
06:30-08:15
2 stops20h 45m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£324
LondonMalé
LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male
LGWMLE
London Gatwick
Fri 4/12
16:40-13:20
1 stop15h 40m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£327
LondonMalé
LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male
LGWMLE
London Gatwick
Thu 19/11
08:45-13:20
1 stop23h 35m
Male
Wed 31/12
00:00-20:00
Nonstop0h 00m
£328
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Malé?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Malé (average of £605). Flying from London to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of £996). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to MLE?
Find hourly flight availability from London to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 October 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to Malé as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from London to Malé?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
London to Malé flights typically cost between £574 and £804 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £555 on Air India (15 Jan–22 Jan).
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London to Malé?
Share of one-stop return flights from London to Malé chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from London to Malé on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London to Malé?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Jeddah (JED) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £598.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London to Malé?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Malé, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 43m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London to Malé?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 22m.
How often are flights from London to Malé delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between London and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for London to Malé flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Malé flights?
Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.
How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Malé?
The best time to book flights from London to Malé is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Reviews of airlines servicing Malé
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 25 October 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Atlantic,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways
from London to Malé. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé from London?
Most people fly into Male (MLE) if they book a flight to Malé from London. On average, Male has 0 inbound flights from London per day from 10 airlines. Male is conveniently located just 1.8 mi from Malé’s city center.
How long is the flight from London to Malé?
Departing from London to Malé will take you 12h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5302 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Malé round-trip?
Currently priced at £417, Air India will fly you from London to Malé and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Air Arabia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £511 and £522, respectively. Users have found that Air India is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Malé one-way?
£298 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and British Airways, with prices starting from £351 and £561, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from London to Malé?
Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Male, London Gatwick - Male or London Stansted - Male when deciding on the best route from London to Malé.
What are the cheapest flights from London to Malé?
The cheapest flight price from London to Malé is £663. On average you can expect to pay £1,626. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Male), can usually be booked for £528.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London to Malé?
London to Malé flights have a stopover in Dubai most of the time. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from London to Malé.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?
Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by traveling 6.8 mi, 32.0 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Those landing in Dubai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £23 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for London to Malé flights?
London to Malé flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Abu Dhabi.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Malé that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Malé?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Malé.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Malé?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Malé?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Malé (average of £605). Flying from London to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of £996). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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