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 15h 25m.

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 Addu City and Kaadedhdhoo.

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Flights to Malé

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Qatar Airways

1 Mar

BHX

12h 40m

1 stop

MLE

15 Mar

MLE

14h 05m

1 stop

BHX

£516

Multiple Airlines

26 Nov

STN

18h 00m

2 stops

MLE

9 Dec

MLE

35h 40m

2 stops

STN

£555

Air India

15 Jan

LHR

22h 05m

1 stop

MLE

24 Jan

MLE

27h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£555

Etihad Airways

16 Nov

LHR

29h 30m

1 stop

MLE

23 Nov

MLE

31h 55m

1 stop

LHR

£556

Gulf Air

3 Nov

LHR

16h 05m

1 stop

MLE

11 Nov

MLE

16h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£557

Turkish Airlines

19 Nov

LGW

16h 20m

1 stop

MLE

2 Dec

MLE

18h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£557

Turkish Airlines

9 Nov

STN

15h 30m

1 stop

MLE

13 Nov

MLE

29h 55m

1 stop

STN

£557

Air India

3 Dec

LHR

22h 05m

1 stop

MLE

11 Dec

MLE

36h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£557

Air Arabia

20 Nov

LGW

15h 40m

1 stop

MLE

30 Nov

MLE

30h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£557

Multiple Airlines

26 Nov

STN

18h 00m

2 stops

MLE

9 Dec

MLE

35h 40m

2 stops

STN

£558

Air India

2 Dec

LHR

22h 05m

1 stop

MLE

12 Dec

MLE

27h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£558

Air Arabia

8 Nov

LGW

15h 40m

1 stop

MLE

12 Nov

MLE

30h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£558

Flights to Addu City

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SriLankan Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

36h 00m

1 stop

GAN

16 Mar

GAN

33h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£761

SriLankan Airlines

9 Mar

LHR

36h 00m

1 stop

GAN

16 Mar

GAN

33h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£794

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

36h 00m

1 stop

GAN

16 Mar

GAN

28h 10m

3 stops

LHR

£918

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

LHR

30h 10m

2 stops

GAN

15 Mar

GAN

28h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£918

Multiple Airlines

9 Mar

LHR

17h 10m

2 stops

GAN

16 Mar

GAN

27h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£924

Qatar Airways

10 Mar

LHR

24h 15m

2 stops

GAN

16 Mar

GAN

27h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£962

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

LHR

16h 25m

2 stops

GAN

16 Mar

GAN

16h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,033

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

16h 25m

2 stops

GAN

15 Mar

GAN

16h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,066

Multiple Airlines

8 Mar

LHR

23h 30m

2 stops

GAN

14 Mar

GAN

17h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,096

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

17h 00m

2 stops

GAN

14 Mar

GAN

21h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£1,104

Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

LHR

36h 00m

1 stop

GAN

15 Mar

GAN

29h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,114

Multiple Airlines

9 Mar

LHR

36h 00m

1 stop

GAN

14 Mar

GAN

29h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,146

Flights to Kaadedhdhoo

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Multiple Airlines

11 Jan

LHR

41h 00m

2 stops

KDM

25 Jan

KDM

29h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£958

Multiple Airlines

7 Dec

LHR

16h 40m

2 stops

KDM

14 Dec

KDM

28h 55m

2 stops

LHR

£980

Multiple Airlines

7 Dec

LHR

31h 20m

2 stops

KDM

14 Dec

KDM

26h 50m

3 stops

LHR

£996

Multiple Airlines

4 Dec

LHR

24h 45m

2 stops

KDM

11 Dec

KDM

25h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£1,008

Multiple Airlines

8 Dec

LHR

18h 20m

2 stops

KDM

15 Dec

KDM

27h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£1,030

Multiple Airlines

6 Dec

LHR

24h 45m

2 stops

KDM

13 Dec

KDM

26h 50m

3 stops

LHR

£1,031

Multiple Airlines

11 Jan

LHR

40h 00m

3 stops

KDM

25 Jan

KDM

27h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£1,033

Multiple Airlines

4 Dec

LHR

19h 40m

2 stops

KDM

11 Dec

KDM

17h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£1,034

Multiple Airlines

4 Dec

LHR

24h 45m

2 stops

KDM

11 Dec

KDM

47h 10m

3 stops

LHR

£1,045

Multiple Airlines

4 Dec

LHR

24h 45m

2 stops

KDM

11 Dec

KDM

26h 50m

3 stops

LHR

£1,046

Multiple Airlines

10 Dec

LHR

29h 45m

2 stops

KDM

28 Dec

KDM

39h 20m

3 stops

LHR

£1,142

Multiple Airlines

8 Dec

LHR

14h 55m

1 stop

KDM

15 Dec

KDM

28h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£1,163

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14:10 - 07:50BHX Birmingham-MLE Male

12h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:05 - 06:10MLE Male-BHX Birmingham

14h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£516Qatar Airways

Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 15 Mar

08:45 - 11:50LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

22h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:50 - 11:30MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

27h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£555Air India

Fri, 15 Jan - Sun, 24 Jan

06:05 - 05:05STN London Stansted-MLE Male

18h 00m2 stops Vienna Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:10 - 15:50MLE Male-STN London Stansted

35h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Vienna Intl

£555Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

08:45 - 11:50LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

22h 05m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

12:50 - 20:30MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

36h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£555Air India

Fri, 15 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan

20:55 - 07:25LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

29h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:10 - 12:05MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

31h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£556Etihad Airways

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

09:30 - 06:35LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

16h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

19:05 - 06:35MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

16h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

£557Gulf Air

Tue, 3 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

19:20 - 07:25LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

31h 05m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:35 - 10:00MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

29h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£558Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

19:20 - 05:05LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

28h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:35 - 12:05MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£559Etihad Airways

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

09:30 - 06:35LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

16h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

19:05 - 06:35MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

16h 30m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

£560Gulf Air

Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

08:35 - 07:50LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:05 - 05:55MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£580Qatar Airways

Mon, 22 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar

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08:45 - 13:20LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

23h 35m1 stop Sharjah

14:20 - 15:35MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

30h 15m1 stop Sharjah

£557Air Arabia

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

08:45 - 08:10LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

18h 25m1 stop Sharjah

14:20 - 07:45MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

22h 25m1 stop Sharjah

£557Air Arabia

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

14:45 - 07:25LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

35h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:35 - 21:15MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

16h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£557Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

13:55 - 07:25LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

12h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:35 - 12:05MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£560Etihad Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

13:55 - 07:25LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

12h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:35 - 12:05MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

31h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£569Etihad Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

10:00 - 07:25LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

16h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

09:10 - 09:00MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

28h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

£579Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

08:40 - 08:25LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

18h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

21:05 - 05:55MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

13h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£616Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

08:40 - 07:50LGW London Gatwick-MLE Male

18h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

09:40 - 05:55MLE Male-LGW London Gatwick

25h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£625Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

19:00 - 15:30LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

15h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:25 - 16:10MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

28h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

£661Emirates

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

15:50 - 09:25LHR London Heathrow-MLE Male

12h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:25 - 16:10MLE Male-LHR London Heathrow

28h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

£664Emirates

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

BirminghamMalé

BHX Birmingham - MLE Male

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Mon 1/3

14:10-07:50

1 stop12h 40m

Male

Mon 15/3

21:05-06:10

1 stop14h 05m

£516

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Fri 15/1

08:45-11:50

1 stop22h 05m

Male

Sun 24/1

12:50-11:30

1 stop27h 40m

£555

LondonMalé

STN London Stansted - MLE Male

STNMLE

London Stansted

Thu 26/11

06:05-05:05

2 stops18h 00m

Male

Wed 9/12

09:10-15:50

2 stops35h 40m

£555

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Fri 15/1

08:45-11:50

1 stop22h 05m

Male

Sat 23/1

12:50-20:30

1 stop36h 40m

£555

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

20:55-07:25

1 stop29h 30m

Male

Mon 23/11

09:10-12:05

1 stop31h 55m

£556

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 3/11

09:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

Male

Wed 11/11

19:05-06:35

1 stop16h 30m

£557

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

19:20-07:25

2 stops31h 05m

Male

Wed 2/12

09:35-10:00

2 stops29h 25m

£558

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

19:20-05:05

1 stop28h 45m

Male

Wed 9/12

21:35-12:05

1 stop19h 30m

£559

LondonMalé

LHR London Heathrow - MLE Male

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

09:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

Male

Wed 9/12

19:05-06:35

1 stop16h 30m

£560

LondonMalé

LGW London Gatwick - MLE Male

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 22/2

08:35-07:50

1 stop18h 15m

Male

Mon 8/3

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£580

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Maldives flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Maldives?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Maldives are:
£89 per person with China Southern
£157 per person with IndiGo
£164 per person with SriLankan Airlines

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£291
Best Round-Trip Price	£516
Fastest flight time	20h 45m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £291 (Manchester to Male).

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The best return flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £516 (Birmingham to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 20h 45m (Edinburgh Turnhouse to Male).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to the Maldives

Which airlines fly to Maldives?

You can find flights to Maldives from 13 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways or British Airways as these are the most popular among our users. Etihad Airways is the most favoured with 39% 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, 97% 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 £663 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,626 and anything for £1,572 or less is a good deal. £3,182 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 Sunday or Monday 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 26 as of October 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.