Cheap flights from Balikpapan to Malé from £185

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2 stops
Sun, May 10
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£185
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Wed, May 6
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£187
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1 stop
Mon, May 4
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£235
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1 stop
Wed, May 6
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£238
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2 stops
Sat, May 9
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£264
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2 stops
Thu, May 7
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£272
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2 stops
Fri, May 8 – Wed, May 13
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£487
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Wed, May 6 – Sun, May 10
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£507
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1 stop
Mon, May 4 – Sun, May 10
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£545
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Fri, May 8 – Wed, May 13
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£559
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Sat, May 9 – Wed, May 13
Balikpapan BPNMalé MLE
£574
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Sat, May 9 – Wed, May 13
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£185

Cheapest round-trip

£487

Average round-trip

£515

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Super Air Jet

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 (MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

5-10 min

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

on-demand (traffic dependent)

fastest crossing

5-10 min

MVR 500-MVR 1,500 (MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups or privacy

5-15 min

MVR 0-MVR 100 (Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel)

scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-20 min

MVR 50-MVR 100 (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
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
297
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Balikpapan to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Super Air JetSJVIUYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Garuda IndonesiaGIAGAYes
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

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 Apr
29°C28°C
18 Apr
87%
29°C28°C
Sunday
12 Apr
29°C28°C
19 Apr
87%
29°C28°C
Monday
13 Apr
79%
29°C28°C
20 Apr
71%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
29°C28°C
21 Apr
89%
29°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
29°C28°C
22 Apr
88%
29°C28°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
29°C28°C
23 Apr
85%
29°C28°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
29°C28°C
24 Apr
88%
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Super Air Jet, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, and Singapore Airlines. Balikpapan and Malé have 297 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Balikpapan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Balikpapan and Bali, Jakarta, Denpasar, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Pontianak, Penang, Bangkok, Brisbane, Tanjung Redeb, Hanoi, Pangkalan Bun, Yogyakarta, Manila, Dubai, Sydney, Athens, Phuket City, Lviv, Vienna.
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 Balikpapan?
The main airport in Balikpapan is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman. It is also served by Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Balikpapan and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Balikpapan and Malé with Super Air Jet, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Balikpapan and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan and Malé?
Traveling between Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan?
There are a number of airports in and around Balikpapan. The main one is Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman and other nearby airports include Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman
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 Balikpapan and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Balikpapan and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Balikpapan and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Balikpapan and Malé arrive?

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