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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Malé in 2025

Find the latest flights to Malé 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 11 July 2025.

Return from

$998

One-way from

$506

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,243
23/8-30/8
  • 23/8-30/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 50m total
  • Sydney to Malé
6/8
  • 6/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 55m total
  • Sydney to Malé
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($365 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malé. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 July 2025.

Sat 23/812:50SYD - MLE
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/821:00MLE - SYD
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$998
Sun 17/816:10SYD - MLE
1 stop21h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 25/809:25MLE - SYD
1 stop24h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,001
Wed 15/1012:00SYD - MLE
1 stop16h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 25/1023:25MLE - SYD
1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,132

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

12:50-14:25

3 stops30h 35m

Male

Sat 30/8

21:00-11:15

3 stops33h 15m

$998

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

16:10-08:15

1 stop21h 05m

Male

Mon 25/8

09:25-14:55

1 stop24h 30m

$1,001

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/8

11:00-22:10

1 stop16h 10m

Male

Sun 31/8

13:15-10:25

1 stop16h 10m

$1,165

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

12:50-11:45

2 stops27h 55m

$506

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

20:20-19:30

1 stop28h 10m

$612

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

16:10-19:50

1 stop32h 40m

$614

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

10:20-07:00

2 stops25h 40m

$654

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

07:15-08:25

3 stops30h 10m

$1,456

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/8

14:40-08:25

3 stops46h 45m

$2,713

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

11:25-18:20

1 stop35h 55m

$3,848

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Deals found on 10/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Malé

When is the best time to book a flight to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Malé. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malé, you should look to book at least 57 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.

How long is the flight to Malé?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Malé takes 17 hours 40 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Malé. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Malé should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

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

Rainfall in Malé by month

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

Temperature in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. 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 Malé. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, andSriLankan Airlines to the Maldives have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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, Batik Air 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 $137, while return flights cost around $348.

  • How much is a return flight to Malé?

    A return flight to Malé will typically cost around $313, however they can be found for as little as $229.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 35 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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