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AED 778+ Cheap flights to the Maldives

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Maldives in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Maldives
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Maldives. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 July 2026.

Fri 7/823:15
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop17h 05m
FitsAir
Sat 15/809:05
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop14h 10m
FitsAir
Deal found 18/7AED 1,612
Wed 5/823:15
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop7h 50m
FitsAir
Fri 7/809:05
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop14h 10m
FitsAir
Deal found 16/7AED 1,623
Wed 5/823:15
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop7h 50m
FitsAir
Wed 12/809:05
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop14h 10m
FitsAir
Deal found 17/7AED 1,630
Sat 22/823:15
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop7h 50m
FitsAir
Thu 27/809:05
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop14h 10m
FitsAir
Deal found 18/7AED 1,652
Sat 25/723:15
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop7h 50m
FitsAir
Tue 28/718:20
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop28h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 18/7AED 1,682
Sun 2/823:15
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop17h 05m
FitsAir
Sun 9/809:05
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop14h 10m
FitsAir
Deal found 20/7AED 1,685

Find flight deals to Maldives

Find the latest flights to Maldives in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 21 July 2026.

Return from

AED 1,612

One-way from

AED 778

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 2,446

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,824 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 1,026 or less
FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 7/8-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • Dubai to Malé
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Dubai to Maldives
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 254 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Maldives.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/8

23:15-08:05

1 stop7h 50m

Male

Fri 7/8

09:05-22:15

1 stop14h 10m

AED 1,920

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Sat 8/8

10:10-15:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Male

Sun 16/8

08:15-20:45

1 stop13h 30m

AED 2,581

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/8

10:10-15:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Male

Fri 7/8

08:15-05:15

1 stop22h 00m

AED 2,581
Fastest return journey

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/8

01:55-07:15

Nonstop4h 20m

Male

Mon 24/8

13:15-16:40

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 2,670

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/8

10:10-15:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Male

Thu 6/8

08:15-05:15

1 stop22h 00m

AED 2,901

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/8

02:30-21:35

1 stop18h 05m

Male

Sun 9/8

16:30-12:55

1 stop21h 25m

AED 2,934

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Tue 18/8

12:55-06:30

1 stop16h 35m

Male

Mon 24/8

19:25-03:30

1 stop9h 05m

AED 2,956

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/8

17:10-08:25

2 stops14h 15m

Male

Mon 10/8

21:05-09:50

2 stops37h 45m

AED 3,154

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/8

11:00-08:25

2 stops20h 25m

Male

Wed 26/8

21:05-21:25

2 stops49h 20m

AED 3,213

DubaiAddu City

DXB - GAN

DXBGAN

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/9

09:00-13:35

2 stops27h 35m

Addu City Gan/Seenu

Mon 21/9

04:45-21:05

2 stops17h 20m

AED 3,239

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Maldives takes 15 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Maldives

The most flights from Dubai to Maldives are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Maldives are flydubai, FitsAir and Emirates.

flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,057
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 1,002
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
From AED 925
FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 1,090

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Maldives are IndiGo, Air Arabia and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Maldives when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Maldives by month

Plan your trip to Maldives by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maldives, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Maldives?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Maldives, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Maldives

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maldives. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Maldives. Reviews last updated 21 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the Maldives, such as Emirates,Etihad Airways, andIndiGo. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
577 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
flydubai
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,631 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

FAQs about flying to Maldives

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives?

    Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Maldives. One-way flights to Male typically cost AED 712, while return flights cost around AED 1,274.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around AED 3,182, however they can be found for as little as AED 1,274.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 10 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Inn is the closest property to Male (0.0 km away from Male).

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