Cheap flights from Sydney to Malé from £306

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£306
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3 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£313
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£321
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£331
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 21
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£339
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£369
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Jul 28
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£770
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£789
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£813
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£819
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 21 – Sun, Jul 26
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£820
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Sun, Jul 19 – Fri, Jul 24
Sydney SYDMalé MLE
£879
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£306

Cheapest round-trip

£770

Average round-trip

£855

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

SriLankan 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
Sydney
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo
ScootTGWTRNo
AirAsiaAXMAKNo

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
4 Jul
12%
28°C28°C
11 Jul
58%
28°C28°C
Sunday
5 Jul
17%
29°C28°C
12 Jul
57%
29°C28°C
Monday
6 Jul
17%
29°C28°C
13 Jul
28°C28°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
36%
29°C28°C
14 Jul
17%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
67%
28°C28°C
15 Jul
38%
28°C27°C
Thursday
9 Jul
78%
28°C28°C
16 Jul
28°C28°C
Friday
10 Jul
65%
29°C28°C
17 Jul
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, and AirAsia. Sydney and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
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 Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Sydney and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Malé with SriLankan Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sydney 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 Sydney and Malé?
Traveling between Sydney 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 Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange
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