How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Maldives?

On average, it takes 10h 20m 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 55m.

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 Dharavandhoo and Addu City.

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Maldives

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Flights to Malé

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Multiple Airlines

21 Feb

EDI

34h 25m

3 stops

MLE

27 Feb

MLE

30h 00m

3 stops

EDI

£486

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Multiple Airlines

6 Feb

EDI

25h 50m

3 stops

MLE

13 Feb

MLE

30h 00m

3 stops

EDI

£492

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Multiple Airlines

21 Feb

EDI

34h 25m

3 stops

MLE

27 Feb

MLE

30h 00m

3 stops

EDI

£514

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Multiple Airlines

30 Jan

BHX

40h 10m

3 stops

MLE

9 Feb

MLE

28h 00m

3 stops

BHX

£519

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Multiple Airlines

3 Feb

MAN

39h 40m

3 stops

MLE

10 Feb

MLE

31h 30m

3 stops

MAN

£525

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Multiple Airlines

21 Feb

EDI

34h 25m

3 stops

MLE

28 Feb

MLE

30h 55m

2 stops

EDI

£536

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Etihad Airways

1 Feb

LHR

27h 10m

1 stop

MLE

8 Feb

MLE

26h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£544

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Air Arabia

24 Apr

LGW

17h 20m

1 stop

MLE

3 May

MLE

28h 30m

1 stop

LGW

£544

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Multiple Airlines

9 Feb

LTN

20h 00m

2 stops

MLE

16 Feb

MLE

28h 25m

2 stops

LTN

£545

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1 Feb

STN

20h 50m

2 stops

MLE

11 Feb

MLE

31h 30m

2 stops

STN

£546

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Etihad Airways

21 Jan

LHR

11h 55m

1 stop

MLE

10 Feb

MLE

31h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£546

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Multiple Airlines

27 Feb

SEN

19h 50m

2 stops

MLE

8 Mar

MLE

23h 45m

2 stops

SEN

£546

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Flights to Addu City

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Qatar Airways

27 Apr

LGW

24h 35m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

27h 00m

2 stops

LGW

£819

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Qatar Airways

28 Apr

LGW

48h 35m

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GAN

7 May

GAN

27h 00m

2 stops

LGW

£821

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Qatar Airways

12 Jun

LGW

24h 35m

2 stops

GAN

20 Jun

GAN

27h 00m

2 stops

LGW

£824

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Qatar Airways

27 Apr

LHR

24h 05m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

21h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£850

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Multiple Airlines

27 Feb

LGW

30h 00m

2 stops

GAN

14 Mar

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£853

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Qatar Airways

12 Jun

LHR

24h 05m

2 stops

GAN

20 Jun

GAN

21h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£857

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12 Jun

LHR

17h 30m

2 stops

GAN

20 Jun

GAN

36h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£858

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29 Apr

LGW

24h 35m

2 stops

GAN

9 May

GAN

46h 25m

2 stops

LGW

£866

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Qatar Airways

30 Apr

LGW

48h 35m

2 stops

GAN

7 May

GAN

27h 00m

2 stops

LGW

£874

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13 Mar

LGW

30h 00m

2 stops

GAN

18 Mar

GAN

51h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£879

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29 Apr

LHR

24h 05m

2 stops

GAN

9 May

GAN

29h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£894

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13 Mar

LHR

24h 45m

2 stops

GAN

18 Mar

GAN

28h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£895

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16:05 - 07:30

EDI

MLE

34h 25m3 stops

20:05 - 21:05

MLE

EDI

30h 00m3 stops

£486Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

12:05 - 18:55

EDI

MLE

25h 50m3 stops

20:05 - 21:05

MLE

EDI

30h 00m3 stops

£492Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb

10:20 - 07:30

BHX

MLE

40h 10m3 stops

20:05 - 19:05

MLE

BHX

28h 00m3 stops

£519Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Jan - Mon, 9 Feb

20:55 - 13:50

LHR

MLE

11h 55m1 stop

19:15 - 12:05

MLE

LHR

21h 50m1 stop

£548Etihad Airways

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

20:50 - 14:00

LHR

MLE

13h 10m1 stop

09:10 - 12:45

MLE

LHR

31h 35m1 stop

£549Etihad Airways

Fri, 8 May - Mon, 18 May

08:40 - 14:50

LGW

MLE

25h 10m1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m1 stop

£554Qatar Airways

Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

10:35 - 07:00

LGW

MLE

15h 25m1 stop

19:00 - 06:20

MLE

LGW

16h 20m1 stop

£558Gulf Air

Wed, 4 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

14:05 - 14:50

LGW

MLE

19h 45m1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m1 stop

£559Qatar Airways

Sun, 1 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

12:45 - 09:40

GLA

MLE

15h 55m1 stop

11:40 - 22:30

MLE

GLA

15h 50m1 stop

£606British Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

17:45 - 14:50

GLA

MLE

16h 05m2 stops

11:40 - 22:30

MLE

GLA

15h 50m1 stop

£611British Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/2

16:05-07:30

3 stops34h 25m

Male

Fri 27/2

20:05-21:05

3 stops30h 00m

£486

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

12:05-18:55

3 stops25h 50m

Male

Fri 13/2

20:05-21:05

3 stops30h 00m

£492

BirminghamMalé

BHX - MLE

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Fri 30/1

10:20-07:30

3 stops40h 10m

Male

Mon 9/2

20:05-19:05

3 stops28h 00m

£519

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

20:55-13:50

1 stop11h 55m

Male

Tue 10/2

19:15-12:05

1 stop21h 50m

£548

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

20:50-14:00

1 stop13h 10m

Male

Mon 18/5

09:10-12:45

1 stop31h 35m

£549

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Thu 29/1

08:40-14:50

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Thu 12/2

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£554

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

10:35-07:00

1 stop15h 25m

Male

Thu 12/3

19:00-06:20

1 stop16h 20m

£558

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

14:05-14:50

1 stop19h 45m

Male

Wed 11/2

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£559

GlasgowMalé

GLA - MLE

GLAMLE

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/3

12:45-09:40

1 stop15h 55m

Male

Mon 16/3

11:40-22:30

1 stop15h 50m

£606

GlasgowMalé

GLA - MLE

GLAMLE

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/3

17:45-14:50

2 stops16h 05m

Male

Mon 16/3

11:40-22:30

1 stop15h 50m

£611

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What is the cheapest flight to Maldives?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Maldives are:
£4 per person with Emirates
£138 per person with AirAsia
£145 per person with Air India

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£180
Best Round-Trip Price	£486
Fastest flight time	19h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £180 (London Luton to Male).

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The best round-trip flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £486 (Edinburgh Turnhouse to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 19h 15m (London Southend to Male).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to the Maldives

What is the best airport to land at to visit Gili Lankanfushi Beach?

When visiting Gili Lankanfushi Beach in Lankanfushi, the closest airport is Malé Airport.

Which airlines fly to Maldives?

You can find flights to Maldives from 15 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 33% 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, 97% 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 £593 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £881 and anything for £847 or less is a good deal. £2,008 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 Wednesday or Monday 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 January 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.