How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Maldives?

On average, it takes 10h 20m to fly from United Kingdom to Maldives if you fly out of London Heathrow (the most popular airport in United Kingdom) and into Male (the most popular airport in Maldives). If you’re flying out of Manchester and into Male, then the flight time is around 13h.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Maldives?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Maldives is Malé, which is visited about 100% more often than any other city in Maldives. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Dharavandhoo and Addu City.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Maldives

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Flights to Malé

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SAUDIA

16 Apr

MAN

19h 15m

1 stop

MLE

24 Apr

MLE

25h 30m

1 stop

MAN

£525

IndiGo

25 May

MAN

20h 30m

1 stop

MLE

1 Jun

MLE

24h 30m

1 stop

MAN

£543

SAUDIA

23 Apr

BHX

19h 30m

1 stop

MLE

27 Apr

MLE

25h 05m

1 stop

BHX

£552

Qatar Airways

27 Apr

LGW

21h 40m

1 stop

MLE

10 May

MLE

20h 20m

1 stop

LGW

£573

Multiple Airlines

19 Apr

STN

19h 50m

2 stops

MLE

27 Apr

MLE

32h 50m

2 stops

STN

£574

Multiple Airlines

2 May

LTN

29h 45m

2 stops

MLE

10 May

MLE

35h 30m

3 stops

LTN

£574

Etihad Airways

7 May

LHR

12h 00m

1 stop

MLE

18 May

MLE

13h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£574

Qatar Airways

8 May

LGW

21h 40m

1 stop

MLE

18 May

MLE

23h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£574

Etihad Airways

9 Apr

LHR

24h 30m

1 stop

MLE

22 Apr

MLE

25h 10m

1 stop

LHR

£575

Qatar Airways

29 Apr

LGW

21h 40m

1 stop

MLE

5 May

MLE

20h 20m

1 stop

LGW

£575

Qatar Airways

5 May

BHX

21h 25m

1 stop

MLE

20 May

MLE

23h 25m

1 stop

BHX

£576

Etihad Airways

17 Apr

LHR

19h 00m

1 stop

MLE

25 Apr

MLE

21h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£576

Flights to Addu City

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Qatar Airways

4 Jun

LGW

48h 35m

2 stops

GAN

11 Jun

GAN

20h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£792

Qatar Airways

4 Jun

LHR

35h 40m

2 stops

GAN

11 Jun

GAN

21h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£801

Multiple Airlines

13 Apr

LHR

25h 10m

3 stops

GAN

27 Apr

GAN

18h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£861

Multiple Airlines

13 Apr

LHR

24h 45m

3 stops

GAN

27 Apr

GAN

18h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£863

Multiple Airlines

13 Apr

LGW

24h 35m

2 stops

GAN

27 Apr

GAN

44h 20m

2 stops

LGW

£864

Multiple Airlines

13 Apr

LHR

17h 10m

2 stops

GAN

27 Apr

GAN

20h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£876

Multiple Airlines

13 Apr

LHR

17h 10m

2 stops

GAN

27 Apr

GAN

20h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£876

Multiple Airlines

13 Apr

LGW

31h 00m

3 stops

GAN

27 Apr

GAN

29h 55m

3 stops

LGW

£897

Multiple Airlines

4 Jun

LHR

35h 40m

2 stops

GAN

11 Jun

GAN

26h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£914

Multiple Airlines

2 Apr

MAN

36h 50m

2 stops

GAN

9 Apr

GAN

21h 00m

2 stops

MAN

£936

Qatar Airways

2 Apr

MAN

35h 50m

2 stops

GAN

9 Apr

GAN

33h 35m

2 stops

MAN

£964

SriLankan Airlines

4 Jun

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

11 Jun

GAN

33h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£993

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14:45 - 14:00

MAN

MLE

19h 15m

1 stop

15:25 - 12:55

MLE

MAN

25h 30m

1 stop

£525SAUDIA

Thu, 16 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

17:55 - 05:15

MAN

MLE

31h 20m

3 stops

14:10 - 10:40

MLE

MAN

24h 30m

1 stop

£535Multiple Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 10 May

11:00 - 13:45

MAN

MLE

22h 45m

2 stops

14:10 - 10:40

MLE

MAN

24h 30m

1 stop

£537Multiple Airlines

Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 10 May

09:00 - 16:35

LGW

MLE

27h 35m

1 stop

11:05 - 06:40

MLE

LGW

23h 35m

1 stop

£573Qatar Airways

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 18 May

21:45 - 13:45

LHR

MLE

12h 00m

1 stop

09:10 - 18:45

MLE

LHR

13h 35m

1 stop

£574Etihad Airways

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 18 May

14:55 - 16:35

LGW

MLE

21h 40m

1 stop

11:05 - 06:40

MLE

LGW

23h 35m

1 stop

£574Qatar Airways

Fri, 8 May - Mon, 18 May

09:15 - 13:45

LHR

MLE

24h 30m

1 stop

09:50 - 07:00

MLE

LHR

25h 10m

1 stop

£575Etihad Airways

Thu, 9 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

22:40 - 06:30

LGW

MLE

27h 50m

1 stop

19:25 - 06:55

MLE

LGW

15h 30m

1 stop

£579Gulf Air

Mon, 13 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr

15:40 - 16:35

GLA

MLE

20h 55m

2 stops

21:05 - 22:30

MLE

GLA

29h 25m

2 stops

£682British Airways

Tue, 2 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

10:55 - 16:35

GLA

MLE

25h 40m

2 stops

21:05 - 11:55

MLE

GLA

18h 50m

2 stops

£688British Airways

Tue, 2 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Thu 16/4

14:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Male

Fri 24/4

15:25-12:55

1 stop25h 30m

£525

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Wed 29/4

17:55-05:15

3 stops31h 20m

Male

Sun 10/5

14:10-10:40

1 stop24h 30m

£535

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Wed 29/4

11:00-13:45

2 stops22h 45m

Male

Sun 10/5

14:10-10:40

1 stop24h 30m

£537

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Thu 7/5

09:00-16:35

1 stop27h 35m

Male

Mon 18/5

11:05-06:40

1 stop23h 35m

£573

Fastest return journey

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

21:45-13:45

1 stop12h 00m

Male

Mon 18/5

09:10-18:45

1 stop13h 35m

£574

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Fri 8/5

14:55-16:35

1 stop21h 40m

Male

Mon 18/5

11:05-06:40

1 stop23h 35m

£574

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 9/4

09:15-13:45

1 stop24h 30m

Male

Wed 22/4

09:50-07:00

1 stop25h 10m

£575

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 13/4

22:40-06:30

1 stop27h 50m

Male

Tue 21/4

19:25-06:55

1 stop15h 30m

£579

GlasgowMalé

GLA - MLE

GLAMLE

Glasgow Intl

Tue 2/6

15:40-16:35

2 stops20h 55m

Male

Thu 11/6

21:05-22:30

2 stops29h 25m

£682

GlasgowMalé

GLA - MLE

GLAMLE

Glasgow Intl

Tue 2/6

10:55-16:35

2 stops25h 40m

Male

Wed 10/6

21:05-11:55

2 stops18h 50m

£688

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What is the cheapest flight to Maldives?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Maldives are:
£93 per person with AirAsia
£144 per person with Air India
£149 per person with IndiGo

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£244
Best Round-Trip Price	£525
Fastest flight time	17h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £244 (London Luton to Male).

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The best round-trip flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £525 (Manchester to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 17h 15m (London Heathrow to Male).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to the Maldives

What is the best airport to land at to visit Gili Lankanfushi Beach?

When visiting Gili Lankanfushi Beach in Lankanfushi, the closest airport is Malé Airport.

Which airlines fly to Maldives?

You can find flights to Maldives from 16 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Etihad Airways, British Airways or Qatar Airways as these are the most popular among our users. Etihad Airways is the most favoured with 36% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Maldives to fly to?

The most popular airport in Maldives to fly to is Male, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 98% of all momondo users who travelled to Maldives chose to fly into Male airport, which is located in the city of Malé.

How much are flights to Maldives?

Flights to Maldives have been found on momondo for as low as £621 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,271 and anything for £1,139 or less is a good deal. £2,093 is the most expensive flight we’ve seen in the past week, though you may be able to avoid this price depending on what airport you fly from, what airline you choose, and how far in advance you book your flights.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Maldives?

Flying to Maldives on a Monday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Maldives is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Maldives?

Prices for flights to Maldives are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Maldives?

The number of operators available for flights to Maldives is 25 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Maldives?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Maldives.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maldives?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Maldives may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Maldives. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Maldives?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Maldives.

Can I find flights to Maldives with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Maldives on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Maldives?

Once all potential Maldives flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Maldives right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Maldives are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.