Cheap flights From Sofia to Malé from £323

Cheap flights From Sofia to Malé from £323

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 15
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£323
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3 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£329
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£337
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£362
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£370
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 17
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£371
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 30
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£752
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14 – Thu, Jul 23
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£764
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14 – Sat, Jul 25
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£766
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 14 – Mon, Jul 27
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£767
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13 – Thu, Jul 23
Sofia SOFMalé MLE
£768
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Aug 5
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£768
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£323

Cheapest round-trip

£752

Average round-trip

£835

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

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
Sofia
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
375
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sofia to Malé

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

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 Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways, and Ryanair. Sofia and Malé have 375 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sofia?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sofia and London, Manchester, Varna, Eindhoven, Brussels, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paris, Athens, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Prague, Madrid, Frankfurt, Larnaca, Erbil.
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 Sofia?
The main airport in Sofia is Sofia. It is also served by Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Sofia and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Sofia and Malé with Turkish Airlines, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Etihad Airways, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Sofia and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sofia 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 Sofia and Malé?
Traveling between Sofia 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 Sofia?
There are a number of airports in and around Sofia. The main one is Sofia and other nearby airports include Sofia, Skopje Alexander the Great, Niš Constantine the Great, Plovdiv
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 Sofia and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Sofia and Malé arrive?
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What time do flights between Sofia and Malé arrive?

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