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3 stops
Wed, Oct 28
Helsinki HELMalé MLE
£327
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Wed, Oct 28
Helsinki HELMalé MLE
£334
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Tue, Oct 27
Helsinki HELMalé MLE
£334
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Wed, Oct 28
Helsinki HELMalé MLE
£345
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Mon, Nov 2
Helsinki HELMalé MLE
£350
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Thu, Oct 29
Helsinki HELMalé MLE
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Wed, Oct 28 – Tue, Nov 3
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Thu, Oct 29 – Wed, Nov 4
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£327

Cheapest round-trip

£751

Average round-trip

£824

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Finnair

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
Helsinki
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Helsinki to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
FinnairFINAYNo
PegasusPGTPCNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Malé

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
69%
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C12°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C12°C
19 Oct
14°C10°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
12%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19°C13°C
21 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
17°C11°C
Friday
16 Oct
49%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C9°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Finnair, Pegasus, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, and Etihad Airways. Helsinki and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.

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 Helsinki?

The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.

What airports are near Malé?

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

Which airlines fly between Helsinki and Malé?

Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Malé with Finnair, Pegasus, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways.

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

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What flights operate between Helsinki and Malé?

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How many airports are there near Helsinki?

There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala

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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