Malé
Maldives · MLE
Cheap flights to Malé
The capital island and arrival point for every resort in the Maldives, reached onward by speedboat or seaplane.
- Arrival airport
- Velana International Airport (MLE)
- Distance from London
- 5,305 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 11 hours
- With one stop
- usually 14h 45m–16h 45m
- Local time
- UTC+5
- Currency
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); US dollars widely accepted at resorts
When to go
December to April is the dry season; May to November is wetter but quieter.
How people get there
Common connecting points for Malé: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Which airlines are flying, and whether there is a non-stop service on your dates, changes through the year — a consultant checks live schedules and fares for you.
Fly to Malé from
- London Heathrow5,305 mi
- London Gatwick5,290 mi
- London Stansted5,281 mi
- Manchester5,403 mi
- Birmingham5,371 mi
- Leeds Bradford5,383 mi
- Glasgow5,513 mi
- Edinburgh5,473 mi
- Newcastle5,398 mi
- Bristol5,401 mi
Entry requirements change. Check the latest UK government travel advice for Maldives before you book.
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight to Malé from London?
- Malé is about 5,305 miles from Heathrow. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 11 hours; with one connection most journeys take 14h 45m to 16h 45m.
- Which airport do I fly into?
- Velana International Airport, airport code MLE.
- What is the time difference?
- Local time in Malé is UTC+5. The UK is on UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer.
- When is the best time to go?
- December to April is the dry season; May to November is wetter but quieter.
- How do I get today’s fare?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — we’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.