Cheap flights from Townsville to Malé from £477

Cheap flights from Townsville to Malé from £477

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2 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£477
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£481
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£490
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 9
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£510
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2 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£515
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3 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£526
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£927
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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£937
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 9 – Fri, Aug 14
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£987
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 9 – Fri, Aug 14
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£1,014
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2 stops
Wed, Aug 5 – Mon, Aug 10
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£1,015
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Sun, Aug 9 – Fri, Aug 14
Townsville TSVMalé MLE
£1,040
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£477

Cheapest round-trip

£927

Average round-trip

£1,017

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Jetstar 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
Townsville
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Townsville to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
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
18 Jul
28°C27°C
25 Jul
58%
28°C28°C
Sunday
19 Jul
28°C27°C
26 Jul
47%
28°C27°C
Monday
20 Jul
17%
28°C28°C
27 Jul
28°C27°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
28°C27°C
28 Jul
28°C28°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
28°C27°C
29 Jul
70%
28°C28°C
Thursday
23 Jul
28°C27°C
30 Jul
36%
28°C28°C
Friday
24 Jul
22%
28°C27°C
31 Jul
46%
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and AirAsia. Townsville and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Townsville?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Townsville and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Adelaide, Cairns, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Darwin, Perth, Denpasar, Ballina, Manila, Bali, Canberra, Gold Coast, Kochi, Hobart, Mildura, Dubbo.
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 Townsville?
The main airport in Townsville is Townsville. It is also served by Townsville, Whitsunday Coast.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Townsville and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Townsville and Malé with Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Townsville and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Townsville 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 Townsville and Malé?
Traveling between Townsville 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 Townsville?
There are a number of airports in and around Townsville. The main one is Townsville and other nearby airports include Townsville, Whitsunday Coast
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 Townsville and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Townsville and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Townsville and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Townsville and Malé arrive?

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