Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Malé?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 07m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Malé?

Colombo (CMB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,490.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Malé?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Malé on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Malé?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 30m.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Malé?

A quick flight from Sydney to Malé can take about 16h. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,361. Sydney and Malé are separated by a distance of 9130 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Malé round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Malé is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $967 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines, starting at $968 and $1,048 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Malé for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Malé?

Before booking your flight from Sydney to Malé, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines or SriLankan Airlines.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Malé?

Sydney to Malé flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur most often.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Malé flights?

Of the flights from Sydney to Malé that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Singapore.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?

Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square are the most popular attractions in Kuala Lumpur if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square can be visited by traveling about 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 44.9 km respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Kuala Lumpur Intl for an average daily rate of $43 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MLE?

When flying from Sydney to Malé, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Malé that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Malé?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Malé.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Malé?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Malé. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Malé?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Malé (average of $1,137). Flying from Sydney to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,714). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Malé?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Malé flights typically cost between $1,174 and $1,740 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $982 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–24 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,China Eastern, andMalaysia Airlines from Sydney to Malé have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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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

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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

China Eastern

7.3

Good

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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

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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

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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

Batik Air

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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

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How long is the flight from Sydney to Malé?
A quick flight from Sydney to Malé can take about 16h. Malaysia Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,361. Sydney and Malé are separated by a distance of 9130 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Malé round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Malé is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $967 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines, starting at $968 and $1,048 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sydney to Malé for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Malé?
Sydney to Malé flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur most often.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Kuala Lumpur?
Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square are the most popular attractions in Kuala Lumpur if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Petronas Towers, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, and Berjaya Times Square can be visited by traveling about 46.6 km, 38.5 km, and 44.9 km respectively from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Kuala Lumpur Intl for an average daily rate of $43 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Malé flights?
Of the flights from Sydney to Malé that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Singapore.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Malé that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Malé?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Malé.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Malé?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Malé?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Malé (average of $1,137). Flying from Sydney to Malé in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,714). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$967	Average$1,314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Malé. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Malé?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Malé flights typically cost between $1,174 and $1,740 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $982 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–24 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Malé?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Malé on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Malé?

Colombo (CMB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,490.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Malé?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Malé?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 07m.

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Sydney to Malé flights typically cost between $1,174 and $1,740 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $982 on Multiple Airlines (21 Oct–24 Oct).