Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Malé takes around 4.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Malé?

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The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Malé is 3028 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé?

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Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Colombo, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and London, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku, Singapore.

Question 6

What airports are near Abu Dhabi?

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The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International.

Question 7

What airports are near Malé?

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The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Malé?

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Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Malé with IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Malé?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Malé, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Malé?

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Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Malé, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Malé?

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There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£179
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£446
Cheapest round-trip	£330
Average round-trip	£455
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Public ferry to Malé	10-15 min	MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Speedboat transfer to Malé	5-10 min	MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator	on-demand (traffic dependent)	fastest crossing
Private boat charter	5-10 min	MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups or privacy
Hotel speedboat transfer	5-15 min	Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel	scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Taxi (via Sinamalé Bridge to Hulhumalé)	10-20 min	MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	Hulhumalé accommodation

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Etihad Airways	---	---	---	---	1	3	3
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Saturday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Etihad Airways	2	3	2	3	2	3	3
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Etihad Airways	2	3	2	3	2	3	3
Weekly flights: 18 total	Daily flights: 2.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	26°C
February	27°C	26°C
March	28°C	27°C
April	29°C	28°C
May	29°C	27°C
June	28°C	27°C
July	28°C	27°C
August	28°C	27°C
September	28°C	27°C
October	28°C	27°C
November	28°C	27°C
December	27°C	26°C

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