What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé?

Most people fly into Male (MLE) if they book a flight to Malé. Male is conveniently located just 2.8 km from Malé’s city centre. Booking flights from Dubai to Male should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights from 7 different airlines.

Can I find cheaper flights to Malé 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 Malé on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Malé?

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

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé?

Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé. One-way flights to Male typically cost AED 712, while return flights cost around AED 870.

How much is a return flight to Malé?

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

Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Malé?

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

How long is the flight to Malé?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Malé takes 4 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Malé 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 Malé

The most flights from Dubai to Malé 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 cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé 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 Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, 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).

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MLE

1 stop17h 05m

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Deal found 15/7AED 1,579

Fri 7/823:15

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1 stop17h 05m

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MLE

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1 stop14h 10m

FitsAir

Deal found 18/7AED 1,612

Wed 5/823:15

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MLE

1 stop7h 50m

FitsAir

Fri 7/809:05

MLE

DXB

1 stop14h 10m

FitsAir

Deal found 14/7AED 1,623

Sun 26/723:15

DXB

MLE

1 stop17h 05m

FitsAir

Sat 1/809:05

MLE

DXB

1 stop14h 10m

FitsAir

Deal found 15/7AED 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

Thu 6/823:15

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MLE

1 stop7h 50m

FitsAir

Wed 12/809:05

MLE

DXB

1 stop14h 10m

FitsAir

Deal found 18/7AED 1,718

Fri 7/823:15

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MLE

1 stop7h 50m

FitsAir

Fri 14/809:05

MLE

DXB

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FitsAir

Deal found 19/7AED 1,722

Sun 2/823:15

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MLE

1 stop17h 05m

FitsAir

Thu 6/809:05

MLE

DXB

1 stop14h 10m

FitsAir

Deal found 16/7AED 1,740

Thu 23/723:15

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MLE

1 stop7h 50m

FitsAir

Thu 30/709:05

MLE

DXB

1 stop14h 10m

FitsAir

Deal found 15/7AED 1,744

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Thu 30/7

23:15-08:05

1 stop7h 50m

Male

Sun 2/8

09:05-22:15

1 stop14h 10m

AED 1,920

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DXB - MLE

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Tue 28/7

02:00-07:15

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23:30-03:00

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 2,570

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Thu 3/12

19:05-06:35

1 stop10h 30m

Male

Wed 9/12

19:00-18:15

1 stop24h 15m

AED 2,636

DubaiMalé

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DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/8

10:10-15:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Male

Sun 9/8

08:15-20:45

1 stop13h 30m

AED 2,732

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DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/8

10:10-15:25

Nonstop4h 15m

Male

Mon 24/8

23:30-02:45

Nonstop4h 15m

AED 2,802

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Tue 28/7

02:30-21:35

1 stop18h 05m

Male

Mon 3/8

08:15-05:50

1 stop22h 35m

AED 2,893

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Fri 14/8

19:05-06:30

1 stop10h 25m

Male

Sun 16/8

19:25-03:30

1 stop9h 05m

AED 2,930

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

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DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Wed 29/7

11:30-13:10

1 stop24h 40m

AED 1,010

DubaiMalé

DXB - MLE

DXBMLE

Dubai Intl

Sat 19/9

11:00-14:25

3 stops26h 25m

AED 1,245

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The best time to book flights to Malé is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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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.

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8.0

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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.

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

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146 reviews

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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 Malé

What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé?
Most people fly into Male (MLE) if they book a flight to Malé. Male is conveniently located just 2.8 km from Malé’s city centre. Booking flights from Dubai to Male should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily flights from 7 different airlines.
Can I find cheaper flights to Malé 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 Malé on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Malé?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malé.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé?
Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé. One-way flights to Male typically cost AED 712, while return flights cost around AED 870.
How much is a return flight to Malé?
A return flight to Malé will typically cost around AED 916, however they can be found for as little as AED 870.
Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, 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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The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Malé are IndiGo, Air Arabia and Etihad Airways.

Weekly flight availability to Malé

The most flights from Dubai to Malé 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).

Rainfall in Malé by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé 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 Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

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