Cheap flights from Osaka to Malé from £394

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2 stops
Sat, May 2
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£394
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Sat, May 2
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£415
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2 stops
Sat, May 2
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£418
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1 stop
Fri, May 1
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£456
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1 stop
Tue, Apr 28
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£461
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£505
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3 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£852
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Mon, Apr 27 – Sat, May 2
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£854
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Thu, Apr 30
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£907
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2 stops
Mon, Apr 27 – Thu, Apr 30
Osaka KIXMalé MLE
£908
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Sun, Apr 26 – Thu, Apr 30
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£924
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£394

Cheapest round-trip

£852

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

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

Check-in for a flight from Osaka to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Hong Kong Express AirwaysHKEUONo
Juneyao AirlinesDKHHOYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes

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
11 Apr
29°C28°C
18 Apr
87%
29°C28°C
Sunday
12 Apr
29°C28°C
19 Apr
87%
29°C28°C
Monday
13 Apr
79%
29°C28°C
20 Apr
71%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
29°C28°C
21 Apr
89%
29°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
86%
29°C28°C
22 Apr
88%
29°C28°C
Thursday
16 Apr
89%
29°C28°C
23 Apr
85%
29°C28°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
29°C28°C
24 Apr
88%
28°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Kansai International, or Itami when they travel from Osaka to Malé. The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and SriLankan Airlines. Osaka and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Osaka?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Osaka and London, Seoul, Tokyo, Bangkok, Taipei, Sapporo, Manila, Okinawa Island, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cebu, Busan, Manchester, Hanoi, Shanghai, Chiang Mai, Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket City, Edinburgh.
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 Osaka?
Osaka is mainly served by Kansai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Itami.
What airports are near Osaka?
The main airport in Osaka is Kansai International. It is also served by Chubu Centrair International, Hiroshima, Kobe, Komatsu, Shizuoka, Miho-Yonago, Tottori, Okayama, Takamatsu, Tokushima.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Osaka and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Osaka and Malé with AirAsia, Hong Kong Express Airways, Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Osaka and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Osaka 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 Osaka and Malé?
Traveling between Osaka 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 Osaka?
There are a number of airports in and around Osaka. The main one is Kansai International and other nearby airports include Chubu Centrair International, Hiroshima, Kobe, Komatsu, Shizuoka, Miho-Yonago, Tottori, Okayama, Takamatsu, Tokushima
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