Cheap flights from Durban to Malé from £456

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3 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Durban DURMalé MLE
£456
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Durban DURMalé MLE
£483
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Durban DURMalé MLE
£487
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3 stops
Fri, Jun 19
Durban DURMalé MLE
£487
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Durban DURMalé MLE
£489
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 17
Durban DURMalé MLE
£493
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
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£1,120
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Wed, Jun 17 – Mon, Jun 22
Durban DURMalé MLE
£1,141
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
Durban DURMalé MLE
£1,161
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Thu, Jun 18 – Wed, Jun 24
Durban DURMalé MLE
£1,167
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Wed, Jun 17 – Mon, Jun 22
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£1,182
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£456

Cheapest round-trip

£1,120

Average round-trip

£1,322

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

South African 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
Durban International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
378
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Durban to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

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
23 May
80%
29°C28°C
30 May
29°C28°C
Sunday
24 May
88%
29°C28°C
31 May
29°C28°C
Monday
25 May
89%
29°C28°C
1 Jun
74%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
26 May
88%
28°C28°C
2 Jun
29°C28°C
Wednesday
27 May
88%
28°C28°C
3 Jun
29°C28°C
Thursday
28 May
89%
29°C28°C
4 Jun
29°C28°C
Friday
29 May
89%
28°C28°C
5 Jun
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are South African Airways, Fly Safair, Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, and IndiGo Airlines. Durban and Malé have 378 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Durban?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Durban and Cape Town, London, Johannesburg, Manchester, George, Harare, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Victoria Falls, Gaborone, Mauritius Island, Entebbe, Lusaka, Nairobi, Lagos, East London, Maputo, Fort Lauderdale, Tel Aviv.
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 Durban?
Durban is mainly served by Durban International. But there are other airports nearby, including Virginia Airport.
What airports are near Durban?
The main airport in Durban is Durban International. It is also served by Margate, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Durban and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Durban and Malé with South African Airways, Fly Safair, Fly Dubai, Qatar Airways, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Durban and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Durban 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 Durban and Malé?
Traveling between Durban 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 Durban?
There are a number of airports in and around Durban. The main one is Durban International and other nearby airports include Margate, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Durban and Malé depart?
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