$364+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

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— MLE
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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Flights to Maldives in 2025

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2025.

Return from

$1,035

One-way from

$364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,259
2/9-6/9
  • 2/9-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Sydney to Malé
14/10
  • 14/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • Sydney to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($386 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Tue 2/921:15SYD - MLE
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/910:45MLE - SYD
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,035
Sat 9/816:10SYD - MLE
1 stop21h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 16/815:35MLE - SYD
1 stop18h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,043
Mon 1/922:10SYD - MLE
1 stop18h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 5/912:30MLE - SYD
1 stop16h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,075
Sat 23/811:00SYD - MLE
1 stop35h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 31/820:35MLE - SYD
1 stop31h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/7$1,163
Tue 5/822:00SYD - GAN
2 stops44h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 12/814:40GAN - SYD
2 stops33h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,230
Tue 5/806:00SYD - GAN
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/804:45GAN - SYD
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/7$2,451

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

21:15-20:10

1 stop27h 55m

Male

Sat 6/9

10:45-07:50

1 stop16h 05m

$1,035

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/8

16:10-08:15

1 stop21h 05m

Male

Sat 16/8

15:35-14:55

1 stop18h 20m

$1,043

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

22:10-11:25

1 stop18h 15m

Male

Fri 5/9

12:30-10:00

1 stop16h 30m

$1,075

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

11:00-17:50

1 stop35h 50m

Male

Sun 31/8

20:35-09:00

1 stop31h 25m

$1,163

SydneyAddu City

SYD - GAN

SYDGAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

22:00-13:40

2 stops44h 40m

Addu City Gan/Seenu

Tue 12/8

14:40-05:10

2 stops33h 30m

$2,230

SydneyAddu City

SYD - GAN

SYDGAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

06:00-13:40

2 stops36h 40m

Addu City Gan/Seenu

Tue 12/8

04:45-17:20

3 stops31h 35m

$2,451

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

22:15-20:10

1 stop27h 55m

$364

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

20:30-19:35

2 stops52h 05m

$745

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

14:40-08:25

3 stops46h 45m

$3,119

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Deals found on 18/7

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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 Sydney to Maldives takes 31 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Maldives are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and China Eastern.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 mm 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

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. 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 Maldives. Reviews last updated 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern, andSriLankan Airlines to the Maldives. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

FAQs about flying to Maldives

What is good to know if travelling to Maldives?

  • Just 200 or so islands are inhabited by the Maldivians, about 100 of them are tourist resorts, and the other hundred are uninhabited. Careful planning has ensured that the islands’ retain their Edenic character.
  • Lots of resorts, hotels and restaurants will add a service charge of about 10 per cent and tipsfor exceptional service are welcome too. 
  • Felidhoo, South Male, North Male and Ari are the most-visited islands. They are not far from the airport on Male from where most of the “liveaboard” diving boats depart. 
  • Dress appropriately and conservatively, especially when visiting inhabited islands and Male. Women should cover their shoulders and thighs; men can get away with shorts. Alcohol should not be brought into the Maldives. If you do have it in your luggage, it’ll be impounded at the airport until your departure. There are different rules on the resort islands. Bars are well stocked with every type of beverage. 
  • The Fish Market is west of Independence Square in Male. It’s not the place for the squeamish as  freshly caught fish are butchered there, but it offers a glimpse into the life of typical Maldivian fishermen and there’s a cafe upstairs that serves the catch of the day. 
  • The National Art Gallery is a relatively new addition to Male. It houses collections by noted Maldivian artists such as Afzal Shafiu Hassan and Sarudhaaru Dhon Manik.
  • 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, Batik Air 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 $139, while return flights cost around $303.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around $295, however they can be found for as little as $197.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 15 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 km away from Male).

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