Cheap flights from Tampa to Malé from £458

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3 stops
Mon, May 4
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£458
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£523
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£523
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£523
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3 stops
Mon, May 4
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£534
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2 stops
Fri, May 1
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£612
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3 stops
Mon, May 4 – Sun, May 10
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£1,366
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Thu, Apr 30 – Wed, May 6
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£1,409
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2 stops
Fri, May 1 – Wed, May 6
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£1,409
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3 stops
Mon, May 4 – Sat, May 9
Tampa TPAMalé MLE
£1,442
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2 stops
Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
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£1,484
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
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£1,505
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£458

Cheapest round-trip

£1,366

Average round-trip

£1,588

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Etihad 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 (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
Tampa International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
340
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Tampa to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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 Tampa International, or St. Pete–Clearwater International when they travel from Tampa to Malé. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Tampa and Malé have 340 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Tampa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tampa and London, New York, Toronto, Fort Lauderdale, Frankfurt, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Hartford, San Juan, Raleigh, Edinburgh, Houston, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Denver, Richmond.
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 Tampa?
Tampa is mainly served by Tampa International. But there are other airports nearby, including St. Pete–Clearwater International.
What airports are near Tampa?
The main airport in Tampa is Tampa International. It is also served by Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International, Southwest Florida International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Vero Beach Regional, Daytona Beach International, Orlando Melbourne International, Gainesville Regional.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Tampa and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Tampa and Malé with Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Tampa and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Tampa 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 Tampa and Malé?
Traveling between Tampa 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 Tampa?
There are a number of airports in and around Tampa. The main one is Tampa International and other nearby airports include Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International, Southwest Florida International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Punta Gorda, Vero Beach Regional, Daytona Beach International, Orlando Melbourne International, Gainesville Regional
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