Cheap flights from Kinshasa to Malé from £495

Cheap flights from Kinshasa to Malé from £495

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3 stops
Wed, Jul 1
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£495
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 6
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£531
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£532
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£592
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£607
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 30
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£693
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Wed, Jul 1 – Mon, Jul 6
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£1,037
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Wed, Jul 1 – Mon, Jul 6
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£1,051
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Wed, Jul 1 – Mon, Jul 6
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£1,074
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 1 – Mon, Jul 6
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£1,097
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Wed, Jul 1 – Sun, Jul 5
Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£1,108
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Kinshasa FIHMalé MLE
£1,148
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£495

Cheapest round-trip

£1,037

Average round-trip

£1,596

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

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
N djili
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
149
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kinshasa to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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
13 Jun
57%
28°C28°C
20 Jun
58%
28°C27°C
Sunday
14 Jun
58%
28°C28°C
21 Jun
45%
28°C28°C
Monday
15 Jun
63%
28°C28°C
22 Jun
57%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
16 Jun
23%
28°C28°C
23 Jun
52%
28°C28°C
Wednesday
17 Jun
68%
28°C28°C
24 Jun
63%
28°C27°C
Thursday
18 Jun
57%
28°C27°C
25 Jun
12%
28°C27°C
Friday
19 Jun
63%
28°C27°C
26 Jun
14%
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Air Arabia. Kinshasa and Malé have 149 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kinshasa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kinshasa and London, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Harare, Dubai, Cape Town, Entebbe, Lagos, Brussels, Athens, Las Vegas, Zanzibar, Ukunda, Casablanca, Beirut, Chicago, Barcelona, Bangui, Kathmandu, Luanda.
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 Kinshasa?
The main airport in Kinshasa is N djili. It is also served by N djili.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Kinshasa and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Kinshasa and Malé with Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Kenya Airways, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kinshasa and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa and Malé?
Traveling between Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa?
There are a number of airports in and around Kinshasa. The main one is N djili and other nearby airports include N djili
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 Kinshasa and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kinshasa and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Kinshasa and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Kinshasa and Malé arrive?

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