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Tue, Oct 13
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£145
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Wed, Oct 14
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£154
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Thu, Oct 15
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£154
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Mon, Oct 12
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£162
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Fri, Oct 16
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£170
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Tue, Oct 13 – Sat, Oct 17
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£320
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Thu, Oct 15 – Sat, Oct 17
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£328
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Wed, Oct 14 – Sat, Oct 17
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£329
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Mon, Oct 12 – Wed, Oct 14
Chennai MAAMalé MLE
£336
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Tue, Oct 13 – Sat, Oct 17
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£338
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£145

Cheapest round-trip

£320

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

IndiGo 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
Chennai International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
360
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Chennai to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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
264
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
80%
29°C27°C
3 Oct
80%
28°C27°C
Sunday
27 Sep
86%
29°C28°C
4 Oct
78%
28°C27°C
Monday
28 Sep
78%
28°C27°C
5 Oct
77%
28°C28°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
63%
28°C28°C
6 Oct
79%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
65%
28°C28°C
7 Oct
22%
29°C28°C
Thursday
1 Oct
44%
28°C28°C
8 Oct
12%
29°C28°C
Friday
2 Oct
77%
28°C28°C
9 Oct
57%
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Air India Limited, and Fly Dubai. Chennai and Malé have 360 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Chennai?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chennai and London, Singapore, Dubai, Bengaluru, Manchester, Mumbai, Colombo, Bangkok, New Delhi, Phuket City, Bali, Birmingham, Port Blair, Muscat, Kochi, Kuala Lumpur, Goa, Melbourne, Hyderabad, Varanasi.

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 Chennai?

The main airport in Chennai is Chennai International. It is also served by Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry.

What airports are near Malé?

The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.

Which airlines fly between Chennai and Malé?

Currently, you can fly between Chennai and Malé with IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Air India Limited, Fly Dubai.

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

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

Traveling between Chennai 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 Chennai?

There are a number of airports in and around Chennai. The main one is Chennai International and other nearby airports include Chennai International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Pondicherry

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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