Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Malé from £814

Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Malé from £814

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3 stops
Sat, Aug 1
Rio de Janeiro SDUMalé MLE
£814
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Sat, Aug 1
Rio de Janeiro SDUMalé MLE
£819
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 1
Rio de Janeiro SDUMalé MLE
£819
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 1
Rio de Janeiro SDUMalé MLE
£828
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro SDUMalé MLE
£854
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3 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Rio de Janeiro SDUMalé MLE
£857
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Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
Rio de Janeiro SDUMalé MLE
£1,960
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGMalé MLE
£1,962
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 28 – Mon, Aug 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGMalé MLE
£2,003
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2 stops
Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGMalé MLE
£2,006
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Sat, Aug 1 – Fri, Aug 7
Rio de Janeiro GIGMalé MLE
£2,042
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Wed, Jul 29 – Mon, Aug 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGMalé MLE
£2,060
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£814

Cheapest round-trip

£1,960

Average round-trip

£2,027

Includes rare itinerary

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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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Gol Transportes AéreosGLOG3Yes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

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 Jul
18%
28°C28°C
18 Jul
28°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
17%
28°C28°C
19 Jul
28°C28°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
28°C28°C
20 Jul
14%
28°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
11%
28°C28°C
21 Jul
62%
29°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
28°C28°C
22 Jul
65%
29°C28°C
Thursday
16 Jul
28°C27°C
23 Jul
52%
28°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
28°C28°C
24 Jul
59%
28°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Malé. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Air Arabia, and LATAM Airlines. Rio de Janeiro and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Malé with Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Air Arabia, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Malé?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Zona da Mata Regional, Cabo Frio International
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What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rio de Janeiro and Malé arrive?
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What time do flights between Rio de Janeiro and Malé arrive?

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