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 12h 20m.

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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Multiple Airlines

11 Apr

BHX

33h 55m

3 stops

MLE

16 Apr

MLE

39h 45m

3 stops

BHX

£318

Multiple Airlines

11 Apr

MAN

34h 00m

3 stops

MLE

16 Apr

MLE

41h 30m

3 stops

MAN

£367

Multiple Airlines

11 Apr

BHX

26h 25m

2 stops

MLE

16 Apr

MLE

39h 45m

3 stops

BHX

£395

Multiple Airlines

11 Apr

MAN

21h 05m

1 stop

MLE

16 Apr

MLE

41h 30m

3 stops

MAN

£429

Multiple Airlines

11 Apr

MAN

27h 15m

2 stops

MLE

16 Apr

MLE

40h 50m

3 stops

MAN

£431

IndiGo

10 Mar

MAN

14h 50m

1 stop

MLE

26 Mar

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

MAN

£513

IndiGo

10 Mar

MAN

14h 50m

1 stop

MLE

26 Mar

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

MAN

£514

Multiple Airlines

4 Mar

MAN

27h 50m

3 stops

MLE

11 Mar

MLE

26h 45m

2 stops

MAN

£526

Multiple Airlines

10 Mar

MAN

26h 30m

3 stops

MLE

26 Mar

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

MAN

£529

Multiple Airlines

10 Mar

MAN

19h 30m

2 stops

MLE

26 Mar

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

MAN

£532

Multiple Airlines

21 Apr

BHX

36h 20m

3 stops

MLE

29 Apr

MLE

31h 05m

3 stops

BHX

£544

Multiple Airlines

10 Mar

BHX

28h 00m

3 stops

MLE

17 Mar

MLE

31h 45m

3 stops

BHX

£546

Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

5 Mar

LHR

16h 25m

2 stops

GAN

12 Mar

GAN

32h 50m

2 stops

LHR

£936

Qatar Airways

3 May

LGW

42h 40m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£947

Qatar Airways

3 May

LGW

42h 40m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£949

Qatar Airways

3 May

LGW

42h 40m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£952

Qatar Airways

3 May

LHR

40h 35m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

44h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£978

Qatar Airways

3 May

LHR

38h 10m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

44h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£980

Multiple Airlines

5 Mar

LHR

36h 00m

1 stop

GAN

12 Mar

GAN

29h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,077

Multiple Airlines

5 Mar

LHR

34h 30m

2 stops

GAN

12 Mar

GAN

30h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£1,167

Multiple Airlines

5 Mar

LHR

36h 00m

1 stop

GAN

12 Mar

GAN

14h 50m

1 stop

LHR

£1,460

Multiple Airlines

5 Mar

LHR

34h 35m

3 stops

GAN

12 Mar

GAN

21h 15m

3 stops

LHR

£1,463

Multiple Airlines

30 Mar

MAN

19h 30m

2 stops

GAN

13 Apr

GAN

21h 00m

2 stops

MAN

£3,032

Multiple Airlines

30 Mar

MAN

31h 50m

3 stops

GAN

13 Apr

GAN

35h 15m

3 stops

MAN

£3,048

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23:15 - 13:10

BHX

MLE

33h 55m

3 stops

09:50 - 21:35

MLE

BHX

39h 45m

3 stops

£318Multiple Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr

23:10 - 13:10

MAN

MLE

34h 00m

3 stops

09:10 - 22:40

MLE

MAN

41h 30m

3 stops

£367Multiple Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr

06:45 - 13:10

BHX

MLE

26h 25m

2 stops

09:50 - 21:35

MLE

BHX

39h 45m

3 stops

£395Multiple Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr

20:55 - 05:05

LHR

MLE

27h 10m

1 stop

09:35 - 12:05

MLE

LHR

31h 30m

1 stop

£548Etihad Airways

Thu, 5 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb

18:15 - 09:40

LHR

MLE

10h 25mdirect

11:40 - 18:05

MLE

LHR

11h 25mdirect

£549British Airways

Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

19:20 - 13:50

LHR

MLE

13h 30m

1 stop

19:15 - 18:10

MLE

LHR

27h 55m

1 stop

£551Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 3 Mar

14:05 - 14:50

LGW

MLE

19h 45m

1 stop

09:40 - 12:35

MLE

LGW

31h 55m

1 stop

£553Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

19:50 - 11:15

LHR

MLE

10h 25mdirect

13:25 - 19:40

MLE

LHR

11h 15mdirect

£553Virgin Atlantic

Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

14:05 - 14:50

LGW

MLE

19h 45m

1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m

1 stop

£555Qatar Airways

Fri, 6 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

06:30 - 09:40

NCL

MLE

22h 10m

1 stop

11:40 - 22:20

MLE

NCL

15h 40m

1 stop

£663British Airways

Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamMalé

BHX - MLE

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Sat 11/4

23:15-13:10

3 stops33h 55m

Male

Thu 16/4

09:50-21:35

3 stops39h 45m

£318

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Sat 11/4

23:10-13:10

3 stops34h 00m

Male

Thu 16/4

09:10-22:40

3 stops41h 30m

£367

BirminghamMalé

BHX - MLE

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Sat 11/4

06:45-13:10

2 stops26h 25m

Male

Thu 16/4

09:50-21:35

3 stops39h 45m

£395

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

20:55-05:05

1 stop27h 10m

Male

Sat 14/2

09:35-12:05

1 stop31h 30m

£548

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

18:15-09:40

Nonstop10h 25m

Male

Tue 17/3

11:40-18:05

Nonstop11h 25m

£549

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

19:20-13:50

1 stop13h 30m

Male

Tue 3/3

19:15-18:10

1 stop27h 55m

£551

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

14:05-14:50

1 stop19h 45m

Male

Mon 9/3

09:40-12:35

1 stop31h 55m

£553

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

19:50-11:15

Nonstop10h 25m

Male

Sun 22/3

13:25-19:40

Nonstop11h 15m

£553

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

14:05-14:50

1 stop19h 45m

Male

Tue 17/3

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£555

Newcastle upon TyneMalé

NCL - MLE

NCLMLE

Newcastle upon Tyne

Fri 6/3

06:30-09:40

1 stop22h 10m

Male

Fri 13/3

11:40-22:20

1 stop15h 40m

£663

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What is the cheapest flight to Maldives?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Maldives are:
£4 per person with Emirates
£92 per person with AirAsia
£146 per person with Air India

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£185
Best Round-Trip Price	£318
Fastest flight time	18h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £185 (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 £318 (Birmingham to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 18h 55m (London Southend 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 15 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 33% 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 £549 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,227 and anything for £1,176 or less is a good deal. £1,923 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 Wednesday 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 25 as of January 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.