Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Sanya?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sanya and London, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Fuzhou, Shenzhen, Seoul, Nanjing, Ho Chi Minh City, Melbourne, Phuket City, Lviv, Barcelona, Vancouver, Dubai, Lagos, Kathmandu, Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What airports are near Sanya?

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The main airport in Sanya is Sanya Phoenix International. It is also served by Sanya Phoenix International, Haikou Meilan International, Qionghai Bo'ao.

Question 4

What airports are near Malé?

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The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Sanya and Malé?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Sanya and Malé with China Southern Airlines, AirAsia, China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Sanya and Malé?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sanya 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.

Question 7

What flights operate between Sanya and Malé?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Sanya 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.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Sanya?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Sanya. The main one is Sanya Phoenix International and other nearby airports include Sanya Phoenix International, Haikou Meilan International, Qionghai Bo'ao

Question 9

How many airports are there near Malé?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sanya and Malé depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sanya, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sanya and Malé arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 12

What time do flights between Sanya and Malé depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Sanya, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do flights between Sanya and Malé arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£216
Cheapest round-trip	£594
Average round-trip	£804
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	China Southern Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Public ferry to Malé	10-15 min	MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Speedboat transfer to Malé	5-10 min	MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator	on-demand (traffic dependent)	fastest crossing
Private boat charter	5-10 min	MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups or privacy
Hotel speedboat transfer	5-15 min	Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel	scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Taxi (via Sinamalé Bridge to Hulhumalé)	10-20 min	MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	Hulhumalé accommodation

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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