Cheap flights from Fortaleza to Malé from £737

Cheap flights from Fortaleza to Malé from £737

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3 stops
Sat, Jun 20
Fortaleza FORMalé MLE
£737
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Tue, Jun 16
Fortaleza FORMalé MLE
£925
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Mon, Jun 15
Fortaleza FORMalé MLE
£937
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Mon, Jun 15
Fortaleza FORMalé MLE
£944
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Sun, Jun 21
Fortaleza FORMalé MLE
£1,088
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Sat, Jun 20
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£1,088
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Tue, Jun 16 – Tue, Jun 23
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£1,982
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Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
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£2,183
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Thu, Jun 18 – Tue, Jun 23
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£2,185
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Tue, Jun 16 – Sun, Jun 21
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Wed, Jun 17 – Mon, Jun 22
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£2,385
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£737

Cheapest round-trip

£1,982

Average round-trip

£2,320

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

TAP Portugal

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
Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
166
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Fortaleza to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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 TAP Portugal, Emirates, Iberia Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. Fortaleza and Malé have 166 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Fortaleza?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Fortaleza and São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Manchester, Salvador, Belém, Curitiba, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Recife, São Luís, Campo Grande, Manaus, Medellín, Goiânia, Santo Domingo, Brasília, Cancún, Belo Horizonte, San José, Foz do Iguaçu, Copenhagen.
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 Fortaleza?
The main airport in Fortaleza is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International. It is also served by Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Fortaleza and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Fortaleza and Malé with TAP Portugal, Emirates, Iberia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Fortaleza and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza and Malé?
Traveling between Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza?
There are a number of airports in and around Fortaleza. The main one is Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International and other nearby airports include Pinto Martins – Fortaleza International, Mossoro
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 Fortaleza and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Fortaleza and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Fortaleza and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Fortaleza and Malé arrive?

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