What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé?

For a flight to Malé, you will be flying into Male. Male (MLE) is just 2.8 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find cheaper flights to Malé 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 Malé on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Malé?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malé.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé?

Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé. One-way flights to Male typically cost $112, while return flights cost around $443.

How much is a return flight to Malé?

A return flight to Malé will typically cost around $462, however they can be found for as little as $443.

Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Darwin offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malé?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Malé are Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.

How long is the flight to Malé?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Malé takes 16 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Malé 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 Malé?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Malé are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé 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 Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, 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).

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15:35-14:25

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00:00-05:00

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malé, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,China Eastern, andMalaysia Airlines to the Maldives have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Matt,June 2026

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Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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8.0

Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

318 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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Very Good

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

87 reviews

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8.2

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1,600 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Batik Air

5.9

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86 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

FAQs about flying to Malé

Getting around Malé

You can actually walk around Male in about one hour. Most of the city’s major attractions are located on the north shore of the island. If you don’t feel like walking, flag down roving taxis which charge a flat rate and tend be very cheap. Of course, you can also take a ferry ride to the nearby island of Villingili which is only around a 20-minute ride away.

Getting Downtown

Male International Airport (MLE) is located on the nearby Maldive island of Hulhule, and is where most flights arrive. Most visitors are met at the airport by travel agent reps who arrange for guests to complete the journey by speedboat or public ferry. It’s only around a 20-minute journey before you reach the city, so it won’t be long before you can check in to your accommodation.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé?
For a flight to Malé, you will be flying into Male. Male (MLE) is just 2.8 km from the centre of the city.
Can I find cheaper flights to Malé 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 Malé on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Malé?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malé.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé?
Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé. One-way flights to Male typically cost $112, while return flights cost around $443.
How much is a return flight to Malé?
A return flight to Malé will typically cost around $462, however they can be found for as little as $443.
Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Darwin offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 55 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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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malé, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Malé are Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.

Rainfall in Malé by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé 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 Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

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On average, a flight from Sydney to Malé takes 16 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Malé from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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