Cheap flights from Cairo to Malé from £195

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Thu, May 28
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£195
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Fri, May 29
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£195
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Mon, May 25
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£229
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Tue, May 26
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£229
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Wed, May 27
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£229
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£411
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Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£412
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Mon, May 25 – Sun, May 31
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£413
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
Cairo CAIMalé MLE
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Cairo CAIMalé MLE
£441
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£195

Cheapest round-trip

£411

Average round-trip

£527

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

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
Cairo International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
195
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cairo to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
EgyptairMSRMSYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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 Etihad Airways, Emirates, Egyptair, IndiGo Airlines, and Air Arabia. Cairo and Malé have 195 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Birmingham, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Medina, Riyadh, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Glasgow, Madrid, Dubai, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dammam, Abu Dhabi.
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.
Which airports are there in Cairo?
Cairo is mainly served by Cairo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cairo West Airport.
What airports are near Cairo?
The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Cairo and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Cairo and Malé with Etihad Airways, Emirates, Egyptair, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Cairo and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairo 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 Cairo and Malé?
Traveling between Cairo 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 Cairo?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab
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