Malé
LGW → MLE
London Gatwick to Malé
- Route
- LGW → MLE
- Distance
- 5,290 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 11 hours
- With one stop
- usually 14h 45m–16h 45m
- Arrive at
- Velana International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5
Leaving from London Gatwick
South of London on the Brighton line, with fast trains from London Victoria and London Bridge. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers offering one-stop connections from Gatwick.
Arriving in Malé
The capital island and arrival point for every resort in the Maldives, reached onward by speedboat or seaplane.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Best time to go: december to April is the dry season; May to November is wetter but quieter.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Malé
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from London Gatwick to Malé?
- The two airports are about 5,290 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 11 hours. With one connection, most journeys take 14h 45m to 16h 45m door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from London Gatwick to Malé?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Velana International Airport (MLE).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.