Cheap flights from Dalian to Malé from £273

Cheap flights from Dalian to Malé from £273

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3 stops
Thu, Jul 9
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£273
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£307
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 9
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£315
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 12
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£320
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 9
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£333
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 11
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£347
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7 – Sat, Jul 11
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£713
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£842
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£854
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 6 – Sat, Jul 11
Dalian DLCMalé MLE
£907
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Mon, Jul 6 – Fri, Jul 10
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£913
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Thu, Jul 9 – Sun, Jul 12
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£950
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£273

Cheapest round-trip

£713

Average round-trip

£975

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

China Eastern 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
Dalian Zhoushuizi International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Dalian to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Juneyao AirlinesDKHHOYes

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 China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. Dalian and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Dalian?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dalian and Shanghai, Seoul, Los Angeles, Tianjin, Bangkok, Osaka, Guangzhou, Seattle, Dubai, Wuhan, Beijing, Singapore, New York, Doha, Lviv, Nairobi, Brussels, Larnaca, Warsaw, Hong Kong.
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 Dalian?
The main airport in Dalian is Dalian Zhoushuizi International. It is also served by Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Yingkou Lanqi.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Dalian and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Dalian and Malé with China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Dalian and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dalian 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 Dalian and Malé?
Traveling between Dalian 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 Dalian?
There are a number of airports in and around Dalian. The main one is Dalian Zhoushuizi International and other nearby airports include Dalian Zhoushuizi International, Yingkou Lanqi
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 Dalian and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dalian and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Dalian and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Dalian and Malé arrive?

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