Cheap flights from Manchester to Malé from £383

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3 stops
Fri, Jul 17
Manchester MANMalé MLE
£383
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Manchester MANMalé MLE
£518
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Manchester MANMalé MLE
£528
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Manchester MANMalé MLE
£530
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 16
Manchester MANMalé MLE
£554
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 16
Manchester MANMalé MLE
£589
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Tue, Jul 14 – Sun, Jul 19
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£1,006
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Tue, Jul 14 – Sun, Jul 19
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£1,016
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Tue, Jul 14 – Sun, Jul 19
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£1,018
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
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£1,022
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Thu, Jul 16 – Wed, Jul 22
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£1,046
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Thu, Jul 16 – Wed, Jul 22
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£1,093
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£383

Cheapest round-trip

£1,006

Average round-trip

£1,058

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
Manchester
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes

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
27 Jun
67%
28°C28°C
4 Jul
36%
28°C28°C
Sunday
28 Jun
83%
28°C26°C
5 Jul
15%
28°C28°C
Monday
29 Jun
74%
29°C27°C
6 Jul
28°C28°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
12%
28°C27°C
7 Jul
28°C28°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
40%
28°C28°C
8 Jul
44%
28°C28°C
Thursday
2 Jul
19%
28°C28°C
9 Jul
28%
28°C28°C
Friday
3 Jul
49%
28°C28°C
10 Jul
29°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, and easyJet. Manchester and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Barcelona, Marrakesh, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Islamabad, İzmir, Antalya, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Erbil, Lisbon, Tirana, Medina.
What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and London, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku, Singapore.
What airports are near Manchester?
The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Cardiff.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Manchester and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Manchester and Malé with Ryanair, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai, easyJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Manchester and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manchester 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 Manchester and Malé?
Traveling between Manchester 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 Manchester?
There are a number of airports in and around Manchester. The main one is Manchester and other nearby airports include London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, East Midlands, Cardiff
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 Manchester and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Manchester and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Manchester and Malé arrive?

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