Cheap flights from Nur-Sultan to Malé from £297

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1 stop
Sat, Sep 5
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£297
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Mon, Sep 7
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£317
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2 stops
Mon, Sep 7
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£323
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Mon, Sep 7
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£329
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Mon, Sep 7
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£346
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Mon, Sep 7
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£354
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Sat, Sep 5 – Thu, Sep 10
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£818
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Sat, Sep 5 – Thu, Sep 10
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£823
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Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Sep 12
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£836
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Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Sep 12
Astana NQZMalé MLE
£843
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Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Sep 12
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£855
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£297

Cheapest round-trip

£818

Average round-trip

£894

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air Astana

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
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Astana to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air AstanaKZRKCYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes

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
264
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
22 Aug
62%
28°C27°C
29 Aug
78%
28°C27°C
Sunday
23 Aug
36%
28°C27°C
30 Aug
45%
28°C28°C
Monday
24 Aug
18%
28°C27°C
31 Aug
22%
28°C28°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
27%
28°C28°C
1 Sep
82%
28°C28°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
76%
28°C28°C
2 Sep
82%
28°C27°C
Thursday
27 Aug
76%
28°C27°C
3 Sep
83%
28°C27°C
Friday
28 Aug
49%
28°C27°C
4 Sep
80%
28°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air Astana, Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, and SriLankan Airlines. Astana and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Astana?

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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 Astana?

The main airport in Astana is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport. It is also served by Sary-Arka.

What airports are near Malé?

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

Which airlines fly between Astana and Malé?

Currently, you can fly between Astana and Malé with Air Astana, Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines.

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

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What flights operate between Astana and Malé?

Traveling between Astana 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 Astana?

There are a number of airports in and around Astana. The main one is Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport and other nearby airports include Sary-Arka

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 Astana and Malé depart?

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

What time do flights between Astana and Malé depart?

What time do flights between Astana and Malé arrive?

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