Are most flights from Malé long-haul or short-haul?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, the majority of flights from Malé are long-haul, accounting for 82% of destinations. Medium-haul flights make up 16% of the connections. Short-haul flights represent a smaller portion, at 2% of the total 234 unique destinations.

What's the cheapest destination from Malé in Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean?

Across the trailing 90 days, some of the most affordable destinations from Malé include Gan in the Maldives, with a median price of $230. For destinations in India, Mumbai typically has a median price of $270. In Southeast Asia, Penang, Malaysia, has a median price of $444, and Phuket City, Thailand, is around $452. Singapore also offers flights for a median of $452.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Malé?

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Malé, with an average price of $649. This represents a 35% savings compared to the annual median average price of $1004. March is typically the second cheapest month, with an average flight price of $672. These trends are based on data from the trailing quarter.

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Naifaru

Maldives • Sep 2026

$178

$168

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Dharavandhoo

Maldives • Aug 2026

$283

$169

One-way

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Colombo

Sri Lanka • Jul 2026

$177

$178

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Kochi

India • Jan 2027

$163

$179

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Bengaluru

India • Aug 2026

$158

$190

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Thiruvananthapuram

India • Jul 2026

$266

$199

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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia • Aug 2026

$234

$202

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Mumbai

India • Aug 2026

$180

$211

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Fuvahmulah

Maldives • Oct 2026

$211

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Gan

Maldives • Jan 2027

$269

$211

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Flights from Malé: Overview

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Most flights from Malé are long-haul, making up 82% of recent routes. Medium-haul flights account for 16%, while only 2% are short-haul trips. This indicates that the majority of flight deals from Malé are for longer international journeys, offering travelers a wide array of distant destinations.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Malé, the most frequently discounted destination recently is Colombo, Sri Lanka, which has appeared in recent fares 70,294 times. Other popular routes include Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a frequent destination, and London, United Kingdom, which also features prominently in recent deals.

Right now, the cheapest fares from Malé start at $275 for a roundtrip to Colombo, Sri Lanka. You can also find competitive prices to Kochi, India, with fares beginning at $297. Another economical option is Bengaluru, India, where flights are available from $316.

Over the last 90 days, you can reach 234 unique cities from Malé, spanning 67 countries. The top three countries by share of recent fares are Sri Lanka, accounting for 19%, followed by Thailand at 16%, and India at 14%. This broad reach includes destinations like Colombo in Sri Lanka, and various cities across Thailand and India.

Only 11% of recent fares from Malé are for direct flights, indicating that the majority of routes involve at least one stop. This means that while you can find direct flights from Malé, connecting flights are a more common option for many destinations.

Most popular airlines from Malé

Maldivian (airline)

SriLankan Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

British Airways

Virgin Atlantic

Singapore Airlines

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Thu, Jul 23

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MLE - Istanbul

Malé (MLE) - Istanbul (IST)

IndiGo

$830

$575

One-way

Sun, Jul 19

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MLE - Prague

Malé (MLE) - Prague (PRG)

IndiGo, Turkish Airlines

$1,157

$898

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

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MLE - Istanbul

Malé (MLE) - Istanbul (SAW)

FitsAir, Valuair

$1,029

$717

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

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MLE - Almaty

Malé (MLE) - Almaty (ALA)

Air Arabia

$1,035

$748

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

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MLE - Milan

Malé (MLE) - Milan (BGY)

Air Arabia

$1,284

$905

One-way

Thu, Jul 23

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MLE - Madrid

Malé (MLE) - Madrid (MAD)

Air Arabia, Pegasus Airlines

$1,086

$934

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Malé

Barcelona

TOP

Spain • Nov 2026

from

$714

Madrid

TOP

Spain • May 2027

from

$866

Cairo

TOP

Egypt • Sep 2026

from

$585

Rome

TOP

Italy • Feb 2027

from

$733

Riga

TOP

Latvia • Nov 2026

from

$849

New York

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

$1,073

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Malé

-55%

MLE - Casablanca

$1,539 → $694

-31%

MLE - Manchester

$2,503 → $1,717

-39%

MLE - New York

$1,761 → $1,073

-34%

MLE - Donostia / San Sebastián

$1,880 → $1,241

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Malé airport insights

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Watch fares to Colombo

Flights from Malé to Colombo are cheapest, with prices starting from $178.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan - Mar

Flights from Malé tend to be cheaper in January, February, and March.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead offers the lowest median fare for flights from Malé.

✈️ Airlines to watch

SriLankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the most connections from Malé.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$178 direct / ~$275 roundtrip

The best deals from Malé are to destinations like Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kochi, India.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Sun - Fri

The cheapest flights from MLE are on Wednesday, Sunday, and Friday.

Malé main airports to depart from

Velana International (MLE)

Cheapest

Velana International Airport is ideal for travelers seeking direct access to the Maldives' capital and nearby resorts.

📍 ~2 km from Malé (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$263

Airports nearby Malé used as alternative

Dharavandhoo (DRV)

Dharavandhoo is a useful alternative for its frequent domestic flight connections to the capital hub.

📍 ~70 km from Malé (reachable by domestic flight or speedboat)

💸 Flights from ~$353

Maafaru International Airport (NMF)

Maafaru International Airport is a useful alternative, designated as an international airport for potential direct private or charter arrivals.

📍 ~180 km from Malé (transfer costs can be high)

💸 Flights from ~$349

Madivaru Airport (LMV)

Cheapest

Madivaru Airport is a useful alternative due to its relatively close proximity to the capital and service to Lhaviyani Atoll.

📍 ~140 km from Malé

💸 Flights from ~$336

Dhaalu (DDD)

Dhaalu is a useful alternative with higher popularity among domestic options and business class service.

📍 ~170 km from Malé

💸 Flights from ~$557

Ifuru (IFU)

Ifuru is a useful alternative as a gateway for the Raa Atoll region, providing basic domestic connectivity.

📍 ~180 km from Malé

💸 Flights from ~$343

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Seoul

South Korea • Aug 2026

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Barcelona

Spain • Aug 2026

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$3,952

$2,410

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Tokyo

Japan • Aug 2026

89% AI deal score

$3,944

$2,382

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Frankfurt

Germany • Sep 2026

87% AI deal score

$1,926

$1,266

Save $660

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From MLE

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Istanbul

Turkey • Aug 2026

87% AI deal score

$3,143

$1,969

Save $1,174

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From MLE

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New Delhi

India • Oct 2026

82% AI deal score

$1,160

$894

Save $266

IndiGo

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From MLE

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New Delhi

India • Sep 2026

79% AI deal score

$724

$553

Save $171

Air India Limited

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Perth

Australia • Aug 2026

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$2,542

$2,219

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Booking Flights from Malé: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, there are 8 destinations from Malé with a median price under $500. For example, flights to Gan typically cost around $230, and flights to Mumbai are approximately $270. Other affordable options include Dharavandhoo at a median of $371 and Bengaluru at $372. Across the trailing 90 days, you could also find flights to Penang for about $444 and New Delhi for $447.

Malé is connected to 234 unique cities across 67 countries, based on data from the trailing 90 days. The distribution of connections shows that Sri Lanka accounts for 19% of destinations. Thailand is another significant region, representing 16% of connections. India also has a notable share, making up 14% of the unique cities available from Malé.

Historically, the most frequent destination for flights from Malé is Colombo, Sri Lanka. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is another popular choice, consistently showing a high volume of connections. London, United Kingdom, also ranks among the top destinations, indicating a strong demand for flights to this city from Malé across the trailing 90 days.

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Jan - Mar

8+ months in advance

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From ~$178 direct / ~$275 roundtrip

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Malé main airports to depart from

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