Cheap flights from Longyearbyen to Malé from £403

Cheap flights from Longyearbyen to Malé from £403

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3 stops
Fri, Mar 6
Longyearbyen LYRMalé MLE
£403
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Sun, Mar 8
Longyearbyen LYRMalé MLE
£466
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Sat, Mar 7
Longyearbyen LYRMalé MLE
£470
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Sun, Mar 8
Longyearbyen LYRMalé MLE
£475
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Sat, Mar 7
Longyearbyen LYRMalé MLE
£480
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Sat, Mar 7
Longyearbyen LYRMalé MLE
£490
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Sun, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 15
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£984
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Sun, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 15
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£993
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Sun, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 15
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Sun, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 15
Longyearbyen LYRMalé MLE
£1,003
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Sun, Mar 8 – Sun, Mar 15
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£1,068
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£403

Cheapest round-trip

£984

Average round-trip

£1,133

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

SAS

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 (MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

5-10 min

MVR 30-MVR 50 (MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

fastest crossing

5-10 min

MVR 500-MVR 1,500 (MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups or privacy

5-15 min

MVR 0-MVR 100 (Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel)

scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

10-20 min

MVR 50-MVR 100 (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
Svalbard Airport, Longyear
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
180
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Longyearbyen to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SASSASSKNo
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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°C27°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
261
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
97%
28°C27°C
14 Feb
87%
26°C25°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
28°C27°C
15 Feb
73%
27°C25°C
Monday
9 Feb
88%
28°C27°C
16 Feb
82%
27°C27°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
88%
27°C27°C
17 Feb
28°C27°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
87%
28°C27°C
18 Feb
28°C27°C
Thursday
12 Feb
27°C27°C
19 Feb
28°C27°C
Friday
13 Feb
85%
27°C25°C
20 Feb
28°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, and Emirates. Longyearbyen and Malé have 180 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Longyearbyen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Longyearbyen and Manchester, Edinburgh, Oslo, Berlin, Budapest, Helsinki, Sofia, Toronto, Coimbatore, Algiers, Sydney, Cape Town, Dublin, Reykjavik, Palanga, Porto, Erbil, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Columbus.
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 Longyearbyen?
The main airport in Longyearbyen is Svalbard Airport, Longyear. It is also served by Svalbard Airport, Longyear.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Longyearbyen and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Longyearbyen and Malé with SAS, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Longyearbyen and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Longyearbyen 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 Longyearbyen and Malé?
Traveling between Longyearbyen 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 Longyearbyen?
There are a number of airports in and around Longyearbyen. The main one is Svalbard Airport, Longyear and other nearby airports include Svalbard Airport, Longyear
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 Longyearbyen and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Longyearbyen and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Longyearbyen and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Longyearbyen and Malé arrive?

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