Cheap flights from Zürich to Malé from £362

Cheap flights from Zürich to Malé from £362

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Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHMalé MLE
£362
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Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHMalé MLE
£362
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Thu, May 28
Zürich ZRHMalé MLE
£378
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Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHMalé MLE
£379
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Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHMalé MLE
£379
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Mon, May 25
Zürich ZRHMalé MLE
£386
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£903
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Thu, May 28 – Wed, Jun 3
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£904
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Mon, May 25 – Fri, May 29
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£940
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£951
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£362

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,704

Cheapest round-trip

£886

Average round-trip

£939

Nonstop flights in May

£1,011 – £1,011

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
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
7812 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Malé in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Swiss International Air Lines
1------111---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Swiss International Air Lines
1------1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Swiss International Air Lines
1------1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Swiss International Air Lines
1------1---------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
9 May
88%
29°C29°C
16 May
86%
29°C28°C
Sunday
10 May
88%
29°C28°C
17 May
88%
29°C28°C
Monday
11 May
87%
29°C28°C
18 May
89%
29°C29°C
Tuesday
12 May
88%
29°C28°C
19 May
88%
28°C28°C
Wednesday
13 May
88%
29°C28°C
20 May
89%
29°C27°C
Thursday
14 May
87%
29°C28°C
21 May
87%
28°C28°C
Friday
15 May
89%
29°C28°C
22 May
83%
29°C28°C
The distance between Zürich and Malé is 7812 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, Emirates, Swiss International Air Lines, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Zürich and Malé have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Zürich to Malé?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zürich and Malé takes around 9.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Zürich and Malé?
The flight distance between Zürich and Malé is 7812 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Malé?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Malé. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
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 Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, Linate, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Malé with Qatar Airways, Emirates, Swiss International Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Malé?
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