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Sun, Oct 25
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£366
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Mon, Oct 26
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£437
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Mon, Oct 26
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£437
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Sat, Oct 24
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£438
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Sat, Oct 24
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£438
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Thu, Oct 22
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
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Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31
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£683
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Sat, Oct 24 – Fri, Oct 30
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£693
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Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31
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£707
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£717
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£780
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£366

Cheapest round-trip

£683

Average round-trip

£899

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Fly Safair

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
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
264
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
3 Oct
60%
29°C28°C
10 Oct
73%
29°C28°C
Sunday
4 Oct
79%
29°C28°C
11 Oct
78%
29°C28°C
Monday
5 Oct
76%
29°C28°C
12 Oct
70%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
57%
29°C28°C
13 Oct
40%
29°C28°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
68%
29°C28°C
14 Oct
57%
29°C28°C
Thursday
8 Oct
73%
29°C28°C
15 Oct
79%
29°C27°C
Friday
9 Oct
36%
29°C28°C
16 Oct
77%
29°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Malé. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Johannesburg and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.

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 Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International.

What airports are near Malé?

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

Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Malé?

Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Malé with Fly Safair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Malé?

Traveling between Johannesburg 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 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 Johannesburg and Malé depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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