AED 845+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MLE
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
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 4 May 2026.

Sun 7/617:00
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop12h 30m
Gulf Air
Fri 12/619:25
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop15h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 3/5AED 1,645
Thu 7/510:50
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop18h 40m
Gulf Air
Tue 12/519:25
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop25h 50m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/4AED 1,656
Thu 7/523:35
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop29h 55m
Gulf Air
Mon 11/519:25
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop23h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 2/5AED 1,660
Sun 3/523:35
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop29h 55m
Gulf Air
Tue 5/519:25
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop28h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/4AED 1,671
Sat 9/521:00
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop8h 30m
Gulf Air
Wed 13/519:25
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop15h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/5AED 1,679
Sun 10/519:05
DXB
-
MLE
1 stop10h 25m
Gulf Air
Fri 15/519:25
MLE
-
DXB
1 stop23h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 30/4AED 1,704

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 4 May 2026.

Return from

AED 1,645

One-way from

AED 848

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

AED 2,259

Good round-trip deal

AED 2,208 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 819 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 7/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 55m total
  • Dubai to Malé
FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Dubai to Maldives
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (AED 282 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 41 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Maldives.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Maldives.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

12:55-06:30

1 stop16h 35m

Male

Mon 18/5

19:25-18:10

1 stop23h 45m

AED 1,892

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Sat 23/5

10:50-06:30

1 stop18h 40m

Male

Wed 27/5

19:25-18:10

1 stop23h 45m

AED 2,652

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Thu 21/5

12:55-06:30

1 stop16h 35m

Male

Mon 25/5

19:25-18:10

1 stop23h 45m

AED 2,652

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/10

01:55-21:35

1 stop18h 40m

Male

Wed 21/10

16:30-00:55

1 stop9h 25m

AED 2,744

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Mon 1/6

17:10-10:15

2 stops16h 05m

Male

Mon 8/6

19:40-21:25

2 stops26h 45m

AED 3,056

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Sun 24/5

17:10-10:15

2 stops16h 05m

Male

Sun 31/5

19:40-15:40

2 stops45h 00m

AED 3,111

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

02:30-12:15

1 stop8h 45m

Male

Fri 29/5

08:15-05:50

1 stop22h 35m

AED 3,118

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Sun 24/5

10:45-21:35

1 stop9h 50m

Male

Thu 28/5

16:30-05:50

1 stop14h 20m

AED 3,122

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Mon 25/5

10:45-21:35

1 stop9h 50m

Male

Fri 29/5

16:30-05:50

1 stop14h 20m

AED 3,122
Fastest return journey

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/7

02:30-12:15

1 stop8h 45m

Male

Tue 14/7

16:30-00:55

1 stop9h 25m

AED 3,177

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Maldives

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

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 57 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.

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Maldives takes 15 hours 15 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 Tuesday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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).

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 4 May 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.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

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 395, while return flights cost around AED 870.

  • How much is a return flight to Maldives?

    A return flight to Maldives will typically cost around AED 916, however they can be found for as little as AED 870.

  • 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 Hotel is the closest property to Male (0.0 km away from Male).

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