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Balbala JIBMalé MLE
£446
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Balbala JIBMalé MLE
£461
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Sun, Nov 1
Balbala JIBMalé MLE
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Balbala JIBMalé MLE
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£446

Cheapest round-trip

£967

Average round-trip

£1,182

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ethiopian 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
Djibouti–Ambouli International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
159
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Balbala to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
flynasKNEXYYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Malé

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
69%
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C12°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C12°C
19 Oct
14°C10°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
12%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19°C13°C
21 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
17°C11°C
Friday
16 Oct
49%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai, flynas, Emirates, and Etihad Airways. Balbala and Malé have 159 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Balbala?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balbala and Hargeisa, Jeddah, Detroit, Addis Ababa, Washington, D.C., Lahore, Manama, Dubai, Nairobi, London, Riyadh, Lisbon, Warsaw, Madrid, New Delhi, Juba, Lima, Dhaka, Accra, Kuwait City.

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 Balbala?

The main airport in Balbala is Djibouti–Ambouli International. It is also served by Djibouti–Ambouli 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 Balbala and Malé?

Currently, you can fly between Balbala and Malé with Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Dubai, flynas, Emirates, Etihad Airways.

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

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

Traveling between Balbala 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 Balbala?

There are a number of airports in and around Balbala. The main one is Djibouti–Ambouli International and other nearby airports include Djibouti–Ambouli 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.

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