Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Malé from £482

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Mon, Jun 1
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£482
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Fri, May 29
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£482
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Sun, May 31
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£482
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Wed, May 27
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£482
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Sat, May 30
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£493
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Mon, Jun 1
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
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Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£894
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Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£897
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Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
Johannesburg JNBMalé MLE
£897
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Sat, May 30 – Fri, Jun 5
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£897
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Mon, Jun 1 – Fri, Jun 5
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£906
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£482

Cheapest round-trip

£894

Average round-trip

£1,111

Most popular airline

Qatar 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
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
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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
16 May
91%
29°C28°C
23 May
84%
29°C28°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
29°C28°C
24 May
79%
29°C28°C
Monday
18 May
87%
29°C28°C
25 May
29°C28°C
Tuesday
19 May
87%
28°C28°C
26 May
83%
28°C28°C
Wednesday
20 May
89%
29°C28°C
27 May
28°C28°C
Thursday
21 May
89%
29°C28°C
28 May
28°C28°C
Friday
22 May
88%
29°C28°C
29 May
28°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 Qatar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Fly Safair, South African Airways, and Fly Dubai. 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, Rand Airport.
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 Qatar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Fly Safair, South African Airways, Fly Dubai.
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Malé arrive?

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