Cheap flights from Busan to Malé from £252

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1 stop
Sat, Jul 11
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£252
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 5
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£273
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 9
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£324
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 9
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£328
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 11
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£340
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 5
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£352
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 11 – Fri, Jul 17
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£684
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3 stops
Sun, Jul 5 – Sat, Jul 11
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£693
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 9 – Mon, Jul 13
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£727
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 9 – Mon, Jul 13
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£745
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 9 – Mon, Jul 13
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£749
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 5 – Sat, Jul 11
Busan PUSMalé MLE
£773
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£252

Cheapest round-trip

£684

Average round-trip

£735

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

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

Check-in for a flight from Busan to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Air BusanABLBXYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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
27 Jun
67%
28°C28°C
4 Jul
36%
28°C28°C
Sunday
28 Jun
83%
28°C26°C
5 Jul
15%
28°C28°C
Monday
29 Jun
74%
29°C27°C
6 Jul
28°C28°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
12%
28°C27°C
7 Jul
28°C28°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
40%
28°C28°C
8 Jul
44%
28°C28°C
Thursday
2 Jul
19%
28°C28°C
9 Jul
28%
28°C28°C
Friday
3 Jul
49%
28°C28°C
10 Jul
29°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Air Busan, Jeju Air, and Batik Air Malaysia. Busan and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Busan?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Busan and Jeju City, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Fukuoka, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Okinawa Island, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Da Nang, Cebu, Manila, Shanghai, Ulaanbaatar, Denpasar, Beijing.
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 Busan?
The main airport in Busan is Gimhae International. It is also served by Gimhae International, Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Yeosu, Pohang, Ulsan, Sacheon.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Busan and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Busan and Malé with AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Air Busan, Jeju Air, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Busan and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Busan 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 Busan and Malé?
Traveling between Busan 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 Busan?
There are a number of airports in and around Busan. The main one is Gimhae International and other nearby airports include Gimhae International, Cheongju International, Daegu International, Gwangju, Gunsan, Yeosu, Pohang, Ulsan, Sacheon
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 Busan and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Busan and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Busan and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Busan and Malé arrive?

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