Cheap flights from Zanzibar to Malé from £402

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2 stops
Tue, Feb 17
Zanzibar ZNZMalé MLE
£402
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Tue, Feb 17
Zanzibar ZNZMalé MLE
£406
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Tue, Feb 17
Zanzibar ZNZMalé MLE
£421
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Fri, Feb 20
Zanzibar ZNZMalé MLE
£429
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 16
Zanzibar ZNZMalé MLE
£431
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Sun, Feb 15
Zanzibar ZNZMalé MLE
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Sat, Feb 21 – Fri, Feb 27
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£789
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Sun, Feb 15 – Fri, Feb 20
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£796
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Mon, Feb 16 – Fri, Feb 20
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Tue, Feb 17 – Sat, Feb 21
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£808
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Sat, Feb 21 – Fri, Feb 27
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£402

Cheapest round-trip

£789

Average round-trip

£817

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Fly Dubai

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
Abeid Amani Karume International
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Zanzibar to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air TanzaniaATCTCYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

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°C27°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
261
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
97%
28°C27°C
14 Feb
87%
26°C25°C
Sunday
8 Feb
89%
28°C27°C
15 Feb
73%
27°C25°C
Monday
9 Feb
88%
28°C27°C
16 Feb
82%
27°C27°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
88%
27°C27°C
17 Feb
28°C27°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
87%
28°C27°C
18 Feb
28°C27°C
Thursday
12 Feb
27°C27°C
19 Feb
28°C27°C
Friday
13 Feb
85%
27°C25°C
20 Feb
28°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, Air Tanzania, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Zanzibar and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Zanzibar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zanzibar and London, Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Manchester, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mombasa, Arusha, Frankfurt, Cape Town, Muscat, Johannesburg, Dubai, Mafia Island, Entebbe, Harare, Amsterdam, Kigali, Bucharest, Istanbul, Pemba Island.
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 Zanzibar?
The main airport in Zanzibar is Abeid Amani Karume International. It is also served by Abeid Amani Karume 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 Zanzibar and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Zanzibar and Malé with Fly Dubai, IndiGo Airlines, Air Tanzania, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Zanzibar and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar and Malé?
Traveling between Zanzibar 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 Zanzibar?
There are a number of airports in and around Zanzibar. The main one is Abeid Amani Karume International and other nearby airports include Abeid Amani Karume International
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 Zanzibar and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Zanzibar and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Zanzibar and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Zanzibar and Malé arrive?

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