Cheap flights from Cardiff to Malé from £436

Cheap flights from Cardiff to Malé from £436

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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15
Cardiff CWLMalé MLE
£436
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3 stops
Mon, Jun 15
Cardiff CWLMalé MLE
£449
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 14
Cardiff CWLMalé MLE
£458
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3 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Cardiff CWLMalé MLE
£469
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3 stops
Tue, Jun 9
Cardiff CWLMalé MLE
£472
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2 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Cardiff CWLMalé MLE
£518
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Tue, Jun 9 – Mon, Jun 15
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£1,029
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
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£1,074
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Sun, Jun 14 – Sat, Jun 20
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£1,097
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 15 – Sun, Jun 21
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£1,119
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Mon, Jun 15 – Fri, Jun 19
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£1,165
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Thu, Jun 11 – Wed, Jun 17
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£1,183
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How much do flights to Malé cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£436

Cheapest round-trip

£1,029

Average round-trip

£1,170

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

KLM Royal Dutch 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
Cardiff
Arrive to
Velana International
Average flights per week
158
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cardiff to Malé

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
23 May
80%
29°C28°C
30 May
29°C28°C
Sunday
24 May
88%
29°C28°C
31 May
29°C28°C
Monday
25 May
89%
29°C28°C
1 Jun
74%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
26 May
88%
28°C28°C
2 Jun
29°C28°C
Wednesday
27 May
88%
28°C28°C
3 Jun
29°C28°C
Thursday
28 May
89%
29°C28°C
4 Jun
29°C28°C
Friday
29 May
89%
28°C28°C
5 Jun
28°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ryanair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. Cardiff and Malé have 158 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cardiff?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cardiff and Alicante, Málaga, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, Rhodes, Washington, D.C., Ibiza, Madrid, Nice, Glasgow, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Bangkok, Kraków, Sharm El Sheikh, Oujda, Orlando, Calgary, Las Vegas.
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 Cardiff?
The main airport in Cardiff is Cardiff. It is also served by Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool John Lennon, Cardiff.
What airports are near Malé?
The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.
Which airlines fly between Cardiff and Malé?
Currently, you can fly between Cardiff and Malé with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Ryanair, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Cardiff and Malé?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Malé?
Traveling between Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
There are a number of airports in and around Cardiff. The main one is Cardiff and other nearby airports include Gatwick, London Stansted, Heathrow, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Liverpool John Lennon, Cardiff
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 Cardiff and Malé depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cardiff and Malé arrive?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Malé depart?
What time do flights between Cardiff and Malé arrive?

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