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From Melbourne to Maldives
The Maldives is a sprawling nation of tiny islands scattered over the Indian Ocean. Look at a map, and you’ll see that most of the islands are set out in rings. These are atolls – coral loops left over from long extinct, sunken volcanoes. And each of the atolls has a different name and speciality. The cultural capital, Malé, dominates one atoll. Others are surf spots, some star pristine coral reefs and deep-sea caves, while others sit right on whale migration routes. But how to get there? Catch a 14.5-hour flight from Melbourne Airport.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Maldives?
Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and Singapore Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Maldives.
What are the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Maldives?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Maldives? While on average our users pay $1,014, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $625. The most popular route (Melbourne - Male), is priced around $631.
How popular is this flight route?
The Melbourne to Maldives flight path was viewed by 2,551 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to the Maldives?
Flights can last anything from 14 hours 30 minutes to 45 hours. It all depends on your stopovers and final destination.
One of the shortest flights heads to Malé. It’s 14 hours 30 minutes long, including one stopover in Singapore.
Which airlines fly directly from Melbourne to the Maldives?
The unfortunate thing is there are no direct flights going from any of the airports in Melbourne to the Maldives. The distance is just too far. Average flight times to make this trip are about 15h 10mins. There are many airlines flying to the islands, however. SriLankan Airlines flies through Colombo, Etihad flies through either Abu Dhabi or Sydney or both, and Emirates flies through Dubai.
What are the stopover options between Melbourne to Maldives?
While there aren’t any direct flights, you can certainly find some with just one stop. AirAsia has a few flights going out of Avalon Airport that make just one stop in Kuala Lumpur, which only adds a little less than three hours of travel time to your day. If you decide to go with SriLankan Airlines, they have flights with one stop, but the stopover times are often eight hours and more. Options from Etihad consist of a couple of flights that have only one stop, usually in Abu Dhabi, but the stopover time can range from 3h 15mins to 9h 5mins. Emirates has a stop for this route in Dubai. Stopovers there are typically most of a day, but they do vary.
How frequent are flights between Melbourne and the Maldives?
Over 10 flights from Melbourne to the Maldives jet off every day.
What airports serve Melbourne to Maldives flights?
You have two common choices of airports to fly out of that will get you to the Maldives from Melbourne, Melbourne Airport in Tullamarine and Avalon Airport. Melbourne is, of course, busier, but it also offers more flight options. Avalon serves AsiaAir though, which has some alternative choices of flights. You’ll be flying into Valena International Aiport in the Maldives. This airport, also known as Male International Airport, is considered as the main one for the islands. It’s situated on Hulhule Island which is found in the northern part of the chain. It’s very near to the island of Male, the capital.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Melbourne to the Maldives?
You have to have a passport that is good for at least six months past your arrival in the Maldives. If you meet this requirement, they will grant you a visa for up to 30 days for your trip. You will also have to show a valid return ticket indicating when you’ll be leaving the Maldives. Finally, you have to have a confirmation for a hotel stay or enough funds to cover your expenses for the duration of your trip.
Book a flight from Melbourne to the Maldives to be whisked away to an island nation of sandy islands, lagoons and world-class scuba diving. The Baa Atoll dishes up beaches with promising names such as Dolphin Beach, Turtle Beach and White Sandy Beach. Meanwhile, 5-star hotels deal out over-water villas and private reefs on the Noonu Atoll. And bright blue lagoons are the speciality of the Dhaalu Atoll. The Maldivian capital, Malé, occupies the North Malé Atoll. It’s the most populated of all the cities, starring Crayola-bright buildings and the ancient Old Friday Mosque.
