Cheap flights from Cairns to Malé from £476

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Thu, Jun 4
Cairns CNSMalé MLE
£476
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Thu, Jun 4
Cairns CNSMalé MLE
£482
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Thu, Jun 4
Cairns CNSMalé MLE
£491
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Thu, Jun 4
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£527
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Thu, Jun 4
Cairns CNSMalé MLE
£539
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Mon, Jun 8
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£571
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£476

Cheapest round-trip

£946

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 (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
Cairns
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cairns to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
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
9 May
88%
29°C29°C
16 May
86%
29°C28°C
Sunday
10 May
88%
29°C28°C
17 May
88%
29°C28°C
Monday
11 May
87%
29°C28°C
18 May
89%
29°C29°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
29°C28°C
19 May
88%
28°C28°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
29°C28°C
20 May
89%
29°C27°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
29°C28°C
21 May
87%
28°C28°C
Friday
15 May
89%
29°C28°C
22 May
83%
29°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, and Batik Air Malaysia. Cairns and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairns?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairns and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Denpasar, Manchester, Bangkok, Bali, Perth, Auckland, Proserpine, Singapore, Manila, Queenstown, Phuket City, Uluru, Gold Coast, City of Newcastle, Canberra, Kochi.
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 Cairns?
The main airport in Cairns is Cairns. It is also served by Cairns.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Cairns and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Cairns and Malé with AirAsia, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairns and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairns 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 Cairns and Malé?
Traveling between Cairns 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 Cairns?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairns. The main one is Cairns and other nearby airports include Cairns
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 Cairns and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairns and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Cairns and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Cairns and Malé arrive?

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