Cheap flights from Baghdad to Malé from £304

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2 stops
Sun, Sep 13
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£304
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Tue, Sep 8
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£304
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Mon, Sep 7
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£304
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Fri, Sep 11
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£304
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2 stops
Sat, Sep 12
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£325
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Sat, Sep 12
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£330
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Mon, Sep 7 – Thu, Sep 10
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£689
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Mon, Sep 7 – Sat, Sep 12
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£713
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sat, Sep 12
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£714
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sat, Sep 12
Baghdad BGWMalé MLE
£723
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Tue, Sep 8 – Sat, Sep 12
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Wed, Sep 9 – Sat, Sep 12
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£304

Cheapest round-trip

£689

Average round-trip

£712

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Baghdad International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
355
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Baghdad to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Royal JordanianRJARJYes

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
29 Aug
80%
28°C28°C
5 Sep
49%
28°C27°C
Sunday
30 Aug
79%
28°C27°C
6 Sep
76%
28°C27°C
Monday
31 Aug
63%
28°C28°C
7 Sep
24%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
68%
28°C27°C
8 Sep
58%
28°C28°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
66%
28°C27°C
9 Sep
12%
28°C28°C
Thursday
3 Sep
20%
29°C28°C
10 Sep
17%
28°C27°C
Friday
4 Sep
19%
28°C28°C
11 Sep
12%
28°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, and Royal Jordanian. Baghdad and Malé have 355 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Baghdad?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Baghdad and London, Manchester, Glasgow, Istanbul, Jeddah, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Helsinki, Belfast, Muscat, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Amman, Bucharest, Brussels, Dubai, Budapest, Berlin, Cairo, Rome.

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 Baghdad?

The main airport in Baghdad is Baghdad International. It is also served by Baghdad International, Al Najaf International.

What airports are near Malé?

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

Which airlines fly between Baghdad and Malé?

Currently, you can fly between Baghdad and Malé with Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Royal Jordanian.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Baghdad 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 Baghdad and Malé?

Traveling between Baghdad 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 Baghdad?

There are a number of airports in and around Baghdad. The main one is Baghdad International and other nearby airports include Baghdad International, Al Najaf International

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 Baghdad and Malé depart?

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

What time do flights between Baghdad and Malé depart?

What time do flights between Baghdad and Malé arrive?

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