Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Malé from £571

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3 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Indianapolis INDMalé MLE
£571
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Wed, Jul 29
Indianapolis INDMalé MLE
£608
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Indianapolis INDMalé MLE
£613
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3 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Indianapolis INDMalé MLE
£614
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 2
Indianapolis INDMalé MLE
£631
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Fri, Jul 31
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£648
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£1,353
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£1,445
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Wed, Jul 29 – Wed, Aug 5
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£1,469
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Wed, Jul 29 – Mon, Aug 3
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£1,476
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£1,484
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£571

Cheapest round-trip

£1,353

Average round-trip

£1,654

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Emirates

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
Indianapolis International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
380
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Indianapolis to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
11 Jul
18%
28°C28°C
18 Jul
28°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
17%
28°C28°C
19 Jul
28°C28°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
28°C28°C
20 Jul
14%
28°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
11%
28°C28°C
21 Jul
62%
29°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
28°C28°C
22 Jul
65%
29°C28°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C27°C
23 Jul
52%
28°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
28°C28°C
24 Jul
59%
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, Frontier Airlines, Fly Dubai, Air France, and Qatar Airways. Indianapolis and Malé have 380 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Indianapolis?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Indianapolis and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Las Vegas, Manchester, London, Denver, Tampa, Mexico City, Dallas, Vancouver, Bogotá, Istanbul, Punta Gorda, Paris, Stockholm, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Sarasota, Freeport.
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 Indianapolis?
The main airport in Indianapolis is Indianapolis International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, Blue Grass, South Bend International, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Indianapolis and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Indianapolis and Malé with Emirates, Frontier Airlines, Fly Dubai, Air France, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Indianapolis and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis and Malé?
Traveling between Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
There are a number of airports in and around Indianapolis. The main one is Indianapolis International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, Blue Grass, South Bend International, Dayton International, Fort Wayne International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional
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 Indianapolis and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Indianapolis and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Indianapolis and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Indianapolis and Malé arrive?

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