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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Auckland AKLMalé MLE
£488
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Auckland AKLMalé MLE
£488
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2 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Auckland AKLMalé MLE
£488
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Auckland AKLMalé MLE
£493
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Auckland AKLMalé MLE
£539
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1 stop
Mon, Aug 3
Auckland AKLMalé MLE
£543
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Auckland AKLMalé MLE
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Tue, Jul 28 – Sat, Aug 1
Auckland AKLMalé MLE
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£488

Cheapest round-trip

£941

Average round-trip

£1,197

Most popular airline

SriLankan Airlines

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
Auckland
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Auckland to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Malaysia AirlinesMASMHNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo

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
11 Jul
18%
28°C28°C
18 Jul
28°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
17%
28°C28°C
19 Jul
28°C28°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
28°C28°C
20 Jul
14%
28°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
11%
28°C28°C
21 Jul
62%
29°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
28°C28°C
22 Jul
65%
29°C28°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C27°C
23 Jul
52%
28°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
28°C28°C
24 Jul
59%
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, and Jetstar Airways. Auckland and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, London, Christchurch, Sydney, Nadi, Wellington, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Nelson, Dunedin, Bangkok, Gold Coast, Perth, Apia, Cairns, New Delhi, Manila, Denpasar, Whakatane.
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 Auckland?
The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Whangarei, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Whakatane, Taupo.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Auckland and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Malé with SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Auckland and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland 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 Auckland and Malé?
Traveling between Auckland 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 Auckland?
There are a number of airports in and around Auckland. The main one is Auckland and other nearby airports include Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Whangarei, Tauranga, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Whakatane, Taupo
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 Auckland and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Auckland and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Auckland and Malé arrive?

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