Cheap flights from Yaoundé to Malé from £743

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3 stops
Wed, Aug 5
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£743
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Thu, Aug 6
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£768
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3 stops
Tue, Aug 4
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£774
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3 stops
Fri, Aug 7
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£785
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 9
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£787
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Sun, Aug 9
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£893
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Wed, Aug 5 – Tue, Aug 11
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£1,415
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Fri, Aug 7 – Thu, Aug 13
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£1,456
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Sun, Aug 9 – Thu, Aug 13
Yaoundé NSIMalé MLE
£1,457
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Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
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£1,506
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Sun, Aug 9 – Thu, Aug 13
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£1,564
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£1,606
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£743

Cheapest round-trip

£1,415

Average round-trip

£1,658

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ethiopian 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
Yaoundé Nsimalen International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
241
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Yaoundé to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Royal Air MarocRAMATNo
Air FranceAFRAFNo

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 Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Royal Air Maroc, and Air France. Yaoundé and Malé have 241 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Yaoundé?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Yaoundé and London, Douala, Johannesburg, Istanbul, N Djamena, Bangui, Dubai, Los Angeles, Nairobi, Oslo, Abidjan, Paris, Accra, Houston, Memphis, Amman, Quito, Hamburg, Jacksonville, Perth.
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 Yaoundé?
Yaoundé is mainly served by Yaoundé Nsimalen International. But there are other airports nearby, including Yaounde Airport.
What airports are near Yaoundé?
The main airport in Yaoundé is Yaoundé Nsimalen International. It is also served by Douala International.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Yaoundé and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Yaoundé and Malé with Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Royal Air Maroc, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between Yaoundé and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé and Malé?
Traveling between Yaoundé 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 Yaoundé?
There are a number of airports in and around Yaoundé. The main one is Yaoundé Nsimalen International and other nearby airports include Douala International
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