Which airports in Maldives can I fly to from the UK?

We book flights to Malé (MLE).

How long is the flight to Maldives?

From Heathrow, Malé is about 11 hours non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.

What currency is used in Maldives?

Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); US dollars widely accepted at resorts. Languages: Dhivehi; English is widely spoken.

How do I get today’s fare to Maldives?

Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.

Cheap flights to Maldives

Velana International sits on its own island next to Malé, with speedboats and seaplanes onward to the resort atolls.

Currency: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); US dollars widely accepted at resorts
Languages: Dhivehi; English is widely spoken
Airports we fly to: 1
Typical connections: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul

Where in Maldives?

MaléMLE

Flight times from London

Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in Maldives. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.

City	Airport	Distance	Non-stop	With one stop
Malé	Velana International Airport (MLE)	5,305 miles	around 11 hours	14h 45m–16h 45m

When to go

Malé: December to April is the dry season; May to November is wetter but quieter.

Flying from outside London

We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.

Questions people ask

Which airports in Maldives can I fly to from the UK?: We book flights to Malé (MLE).
How long is the flight to Maldives?: From Heathrow, Malé is about 11 hours non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
Where do flights to Maldives usually connect?: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
What currency is used in Maldives?: Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); US dollars widely accepted at resorts. Languages: Dhivehi; English is widely spoken.
How do I get today’s fare to Maldives?: Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.