Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Abu Dhabi to Malé flights typically cost between AED 2,901 and AED 3,955 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,487 on Air India (14 Sep–22 Sep).

Question 1

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé delayed?

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About 9% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 05m.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Abu Dhabi to Malé flights typically cost between AED 2,901 and AED 3,955 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,487 on Air India (14 Sep–22 Sep).

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,348.

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Malé flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 8

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Malé flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Malé on Cheapflights.

Question 10

How popular is this Abu Dhabi to Malé flight route?

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Within the past month, 123 users have taken a look at flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Male.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Departing from Abu Dhabi to Malé will take you 4h 20m. There are 3022 km between Abu Dhabi and Malé. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Malé round-trip?

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According to our current data, IndiGo (AED 1,032), and Etihad Airways (AED 1,388) offers the cheapest pricing from Abu Dhabi to Malé. IndiGo is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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The price you pay for your flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé (average of AED 1,502). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,632). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Malé

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 inches 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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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).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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The cheapest flight price from Abu Dhabi to Malé is AED 2,090. On average you can expect to pay AED 3,194. The most popular route, (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Male), can usually be booked for AED 1,487.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Before booking your flight to Malé from Abu Dhabi, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Kuwait Airways (84%), Oman Air (79%), Etihad Airways( 79%).

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to MLE?

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When flying from Abu Dhabi to Malé, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to Malé from Abu Dhabi, then you need to book flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Male. There are 9 flights from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Male (MLE) per day to choose from. Flights to Malé from Zayed Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 10m is how long a nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Male typically takes.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Abu Dhabi to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Deals for Abu Dhabi to Malé flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Malé from Abu Dhabi by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé with no change fees?

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Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé with no change fees.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	AED 1,487
One-way from	AED 775
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	AED 2,777
Good round-trip deal	AED 2,313 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
IndiGo	CheapestAED 1,032	AverageAED 1,399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 1,388	AverageAED 2,639	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

The price you pay for your flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 10 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to MLE?

When flying from Abu Dhabi to Malé, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Abu Dhabi to Malé flights typically cost between AED 2,901 and AED 3,955 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,487 on Air India (14 Sep–22 Sep).

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Malé

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

How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 133 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Malé flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Malé flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Malé on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,348.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

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Abu Dhabi to Malé flights typically cost between AED 2,901 and AED 3,955 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,487 on Air India (14 Sep–22 Sep).