How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Maldives?

On average, it takes 10h 25m to fly from United Kingdom to Maldives if you fly out of London Heathrow (the most popular airport in United Kingdom) and into Male (the most popular airport in Maldives). If you’re flying out of Manchester and into Male, then the flight time is around 14h 50m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Maldives?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Maldives is Malé, which is visited about 100% more often than any other city in Maldives. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Addu City and Dharavandhoo.

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Flights to Malé

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Etihad Airways

23 Aug

MAN

28h 30m

1 stop

MLE

6 Sept

MLE

25h 25m

1 stop

MAN

£578

Etihad Airways

4 Nov

MAN

12h 55m

1 stop

MLE

11 Nov

MLE

31h 40m

1 stop

MAN

£579

Qatar Airways

14 Sept

BHX

19h 20m

1 stop

MLE

24 Sept

MLE

22h 00m

1 stop

BHX

£580

Etihad Airways

14 Nov

MAN

15h 50m

1 stop

MLE

21 Nov

MLE

31h 40m

1 stop

MAN

£580

Multiple Airlines

16 Oct

BHX

35h 45m

2 stops

MLE

24 Oct

MLE

23h 15m

1 stop

BHX

£581

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

MAN

30h 35m

2 stops

MLE

16 Sept

MLE

27h 45m

2 stops

MAN

£584

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

LGW

18h 15m

1 stop

MLE

19 Nov

MLE

14h 10m

1 stop

LGW

£586

Multiple Airlines

10 Sept

STN

18h 25m

2 stops

MLE

17 Sept

MLE

25h 40m

2 stops

STN

£587

Qatar Airways

14 Sept

BHX

19h 20m

1 stop

MLE

24 Sept

MLE

22h 00m

1 stop

BHX

£587

Etihad Airways

9 Nov

LHR

28h 45m

1 stop

MLE

14 Nov

MLE

13h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£587

Etihad Airways

26 Aug

MAN

13h 00m

1 stop

MLE

9 Sept

MLE

25h 25m

1 stop

MAN

£587

Air Arabia

10 Oct

LGW

18h 25m

1 stop

MLE

24 Oct

MLE

22h 25m

1 stop

LGW

£587

Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

LHR

18h 35m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

26h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£871

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

LHR

16h 35m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

36h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£896

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

LGW

24h 40m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

20h 05m

2 stops

LGW

£911

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

LHR

23h 35m

3 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

32h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£938

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

LHR

36h 10m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

33h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£945

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

STN

29h 50m

3 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

26h 20m

3 stops

STN

£985

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

LGW

24h 40m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

29h 55m

3 stops

LGW

£1,002

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

STN

18h 45m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

21h 55m

2 stops

STN

£1,047

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

LGW

21h 15m

3 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

26h 00m

3 stops

LGW

£1,047

Multiple Airlines

15 Sept

STN

18h 45m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

18h 00m

3 stops

STN

£1,048

Multiple Airlines

27 Nov

STN

18h 35m

2 stops

GAN

6 Dec

GAN

31h 15m

2 stops

STN

£9,347

Multiple Airlines

27 Nov

LGW

19h 05m

2 stops

GAN

6 Dec

GAN

21h 40m

2 stops

LGW

£9,348

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20:45 - 05:15

MAN

MLE

28h 30m

1 stop

21:25 - 18:50

MLE

MAN

25h 25m

1 stop

£578Etihad Airways

Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

19:55 - 13:50

MAN

MLE

12h 55m

1 stop

09:35 - 12:15

MLE

MAN

31h 40m

1 stop

£579Etihad Airways

Mon, 18 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

15:10 - 14:30

BHX

MLE

19h 20m

1 stop

19:40 - 13:40

MLE

BHX

22h 00m

1 stop

£580Qatar Airways

Mon, 14 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

16:25 - 08:10

BHX

MLE

35h 45m

2 stops

17:45 - 13:00

MLE

BHX

23h 15m

1 stop

£581Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

08:35 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

18h 50m

1 stop

21:05 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

13h 50m

1 stop

£586Qatar Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

16:35 - 13:20

LGW

MLE

15h 45m

1 stop

09:10 - 07:45

MLE

LGW

27h 35m

1 stop

£587Air Arabia

Wed, 13 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan

09:45 - 08:10

LGW

MLE

18h 25m

1 stop

14:20 - 08:45

MLE

LGW

22h 25m

1 stop

£587Air Arabia

Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

08:30 - 08:10

STN

MLE

19h 40m

2 stops

13:55 - 21:50

MLE

STN

35h 55m

2 stops

£587Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

09:00 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

19h 25m

1 stop

21:05 - 06:40

MLE

LGW

13h 35m

1 stop

£588British Airways

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

14:10 - 07:50

BHX

MLE

12h 40m

1 stop

21:05 - 12:40

MLE

BHX

20h 35m

1 stop

£638British Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Sun 23/8

20:45-05:15

1 stop28h 30m

Male

Sun 6/9

21:25-18:50

1 stop25h 25m

£578

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Mon 18/1

19:55-13:50

1 stop12h 55m

Male

Mon 25/1

09:35-12:15

1 stop31h 40m

£579

BirminghamMalé

BHX - MLE

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Mon 14/9

15:10-14:30

1 stop19h 20m

Male

Thu 24/9

19:40-13:40

1 stop22h 00m

£580

BirminghamMalé

BHX - MLE

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Fri 16/10

16:25-08:10

2 stops35h 45m

Male

Sat 24/10

17:45-13:00

1 stop23h 15m

£581

Fastest return journey

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

08:35-08:25

1 stop18h 50m

Male

Mon 16/11

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£586

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 13/1

16:35-13:20

1 stop15h 45m

Male

Sun 17/1

09:10-07:45

1 stop27h 35m

£587

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sat 10/10

09:45-08:10

1 stop18h 25m

Male

Sat 24/10

14:20-08:45

1 stop22h 25m

£587

LondonMalé

STN - MLE

STNMLE

London Stansted

Tue 15/9

08:30-08:10

2 stops19h 40m

Male

Tue 22/9

13:55-21:50

2 stops35h 55m

£587

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Thu 1/10

09:00-08:25

1 stop19h 25m

Male

Thu 8/10

21:05-06:40

1 stop13h 35m

£588

BirminghamMalé

BHX - MLE

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Wed 4/11

14:10-07:50

1 stop12h 40m

Male

Tue 10/11

21:05-12:40

1 stop20h 35m

£638

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What is the cheapest flight to Maldives?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Maldives are:
£71 per person with Batik Air
£88 per person with China Southern
£152 per person with Malaysia Airlines

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£250
Best Round-Trip Price	£578
Fastest flight time	26h 05m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £250 (London Stansted to Male).

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The best return flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £578 (Manchester to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 26h 05m (London Luton to Male).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to the Maldives

Which airlines fly to Maldives?

You can find flights to Maldives from 13 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Etihad Airways, British Airways or Qatar Airways as these are the most popular among our users. Etihad Airways is the most favoured with 40% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Maldives to fly to?

The most popular airport in Maldives to fly to is Male, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 96% of all momondo users who travelled to Maldives chose to fly into Male airport, which is located in the city of Malé.

How much are flights to Maldives?

Flights to Maldives have been found on momondo for as low as £421 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £2,086 and anything for £1,591 or less is a good deal. £15,301 is the most expensive flight we’ve seen in the past week, though you may be able to avoid this price depending on what airport you fly from, what airline you choose, and how far in advance you book your flights.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Maldives?

Flying to Maldives on a Monday or Sunday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Maldives is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Maldives?

Prices for flights to Maldives are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Maldives?

The number of operators available for flights to Maldives is 25 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Maldives?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Maldives.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Maldives?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Maldives may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Maldives. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Maldives?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Maldives.

Can I find flights to Maldives with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Maldives on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Maldives?

Once all potential Maldives flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Maldives right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Maldives are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.