Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Malé from £354

Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Malé from £354

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Wed, Jun 10
Addis Ababa ADDMalé MLE
£354
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Mon, Jun 15
Addis Ababa ADDMalé MLE
£354
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Thu, Jun 11
Addis Ababa ADDMalé MLE
£354
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Tue, Jun 9
Addis Ababa ADDMalé MLE
£354
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Sun, Jun 14
Addis Ababa ADDMalé MLE
£357
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Fri, Jun 12
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Thu, Jun 11 – Tue, Jun 16
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
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£726
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Tue, Jun 9 – Sun, Jun 14
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£354

Cheapest round-trip

£723

Average round-trip

£986

Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

Getting from Malé airport to the city center

Fastest options: speedboat transfer. Best value: public ferry from Hulhulé to Malé.

Malé, the capital of the Maldives, is served by Velana International Airport (MLE), located on Hulhulé Island approximately 2 km northeast of Malé city center. Due to the island geography, airport transfers to city center destinations are primarily by water. Options include speedboat transfers, public ferries, and private boat charters. Journey times are short but depend on sea conditions and ferry schedules.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

10-15 min

MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

5-10 min

MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator

on-demand (traffic dependent)

fastest crossing

5-10 min

MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups or privacy

5-15 min

Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel

scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-20 min

MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

Hulhumalé accommodation

Notes:

  • Prices in MVR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Malé city is on a separate island from the airport; water transport is required to reach the city center.
  • Taxis are available for travel to Hulhumalé via the Sinamalé Bridge but cannot reach Malé city directly.
  • Sea conditions may affect ferry and speedboat schedules, especially during monsoon season.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Malé

Depart from
Addis Ababa Bole International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
338
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Addis Ababa to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Malé

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C26°C
February27°C26°C
March28°C27°C
April29°C28°C
May29°C27°C
June28°C27°C
July28°C27°C
August28°C27°C
September28°C27°C
October28°C27°C
November28°C27°C
December27°C26°C
Hottest Month
29°C
May
Coldest month
26°C
January
Sunny days
262
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
80%
29°C28°C
30 May
29°C28°C
Sunday
24 May
88%
29°C28°C
31 May
29°C28°C
Monday
25 May
89%
29°C28°C
1 Jun
74%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
26 May
88%
28°C28°C
2 Jun
29°C28°C
Wednesday
27 May
88%
28°C28°C
3 Jun
29°C28°C
Thursday
28 May
89%
29°C28°C
4 Jun
29°C28°C
Friday
29 May
89%
28°C28°C
5 Jun
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Addis Ababa and Malé have 338 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Nairobi, Bucharest, Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Asmara, Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Abha, Milan, Dublin, Kunming, Tbilisi, Vienna, Entebbe, Medina, New Delhi, Almaty.
What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and London, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku.
What airports are near Addis Ababa?
The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Addis Ababa and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Addis Ababa and Malé with Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Addis Ababa and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Addis Ababa 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.
What flights operate between Addis Ababa and Malé?
Traveling between Addis Ababa 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.
How many airports are there near Addis Ababa?
There are a number of airports in and around Addis Ababa. The main one is Addis Ababa Bole International and other nearby airports include Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa
How many airports are there near Malé?
There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Addis Ababa and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Addis Ababa and Malé arrive?

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