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 12h 45m.

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

27 Aug

LHR

28h 30m

1 stop

MLE

9 Sept

MLE

31h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£572

Etihad Airways

27 Aug

LHR

27h 30m

1 stop

MLE

8 Sept

MLE

13h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£576

Qatar Airways

4 Nov

LGW

18h 10m

1 stop

MLE

11 Nov

MLE

13h 50m

1 stop

LGW

£576

Etihad Airways

5 Oct

MAN

28h 30m

1 stop

MLE

12 Oct

MLE

25h 15m

1 stop

MAN

£578

Etihad Airways

13 Nov

MAN

28h 10m

1 stop

MLE

27 Nov

MLE

32h 05m

1 stop

MAN

£579

Qatar Airways

20 Nov

LGW

18h 45m

1 stop

MLE

4 Dec

MLE

25h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£580

SAUDIA

19 Oct

LHR

21h 45m

1 stop

MLE

26 Oct

MLE

25h 50m

1 stop

LHR

£581

Air India

9 Oct

LHR

22h 00m

1 stop

MLE

18 Oct

MLE

26h 45m

1 stop

LHR

£583

Qatar Airways

4 Dec

LGW

25h 10m

1 stop

MLE

18 Dec

MLE

25h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£583

Etihad Airways

3 Oct

LHR

12h 00m

1 stop

MLE

13 Oct

MLE

13h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£583

Etihad Airways

8 Oct

LHR

19h 00m

1 stop

MLE

14 Oct

MLE

13h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£584

Multiple Airlines

30 Aug

LTN

25h 55m

2 stops

MLE

6 Sept

MLE

35h 35m

2 stops

LTN

£585

Flights to Addu City

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SriLankan Airlines

24 Sept

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

3 Oct

GAN

33h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£673

Multiple Airlines

24 Sept

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

3 Oct

GAN

55h 20m

3 stops

LHR

£857

Multiple Airlines

24 Sept

LGW

48h 35m

2 stops

GAN

3 Oct

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£941

Multiple Airlines

24 Sept

LHR

18h 35m

2 stops

GAN

3 Oct

GAN

29h 40m

3 stops

LHR

£976

Multiple Airlines

24 Sept

LGW

33h 40m

2 stops

GAN

3 Oct

GAN

26h 10m

3 stops

LGW

£1,011

Qatar Airways

15 Nov

LGW

48h 00m

2 stops

GAN

19 Nov

GAN

20h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£1,016

Qatar Airways

15 Nov

LGW

48h 00m

2 stops

GAN

19 Nov

GAN

20h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£1,019

Qatar Airways

15 Nov

LGW

48h 00m

2 stops

GAN

19 Nov

GAN

20h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£1,020

Qatar Airways

15 Nov

LHR

40h 40m

2 stops

GAN

19 Nov

GAN

34h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,043

Multiple Airlines

24 Sept

STN

36h 30m

3 stops

GAN

3 Oct

GAN

26h 30m

3 stops

STN

£1,043

Qatar Airways

15 Nov

LHR

40h 40m

2 stops

GAN

19 Nov

GAN

34h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,043

Qatar Airways

15 Nov

LHR

40h 40m

2 stops

GAN

19 Nov

GAN

34h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,045

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20:45 - 05:15

LHR

MLE

28h 30m

1 stop

09:40 - 12:45

MLE

LHR

31h 05m

1 stop

£572Etihad Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

21:45 - 05:15

LHR

MLE

27h 30m

1 stop

09:40 - 18:45

MLE

LHR

13h 05m

1 stop

£576Etihad Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep

08:40 - 07:50

LGW

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

21:05 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

13h 50m

1 stop

£576Qatar Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

08:40 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

18h 45m

1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m

1 stop

£580Qatar Airways

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

09:30 - 06:35

LHR

MLE

16h 05m

1 stop

19:00 - 14:45

MLE

LHR

24h 45m

1 stop

£582Gulf Air

Thu, 26 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

09:45 - 11:45

LHR

MLE

22h 00m

1 stop

12:45 - 11:30

MLE

LHR

26h 45m

1 stop

£583Air India

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

13:15 - 11:45

LHR

MLE

18h 30m

1 stop

12:45 - 07:30

MLE

LHR

22h 45m

1 stop

£586Air India

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

08:40 - 07:50

LGW

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m

1 stop

£587British Airways

Tue, 5 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

08:40 - 07:50

LGW

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m

1 stop

£588British Airways

Tue, 5 Jan - Mon, 18 Jan

10:40 - 06:30

LGW

MLE

15h 50m

1 stop

19:25 - 06:55

MLE

LGW

15h 30m

1 stop

£595Gulf Air

Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

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Return

Price

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LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

20:45-05:15

1 stop28h 30m

Male

Wed 9/9

09:40-12:45

1 stop31h 05m

£572

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

21:45-05:15

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Tue 8/9

09:40-18:45

1 stop13h 05m

£576

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

08:40-07:50

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Wed 11/11

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£576

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Fri 20/11

08:40-08:25

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Fri 4/12

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£580

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

09:30-06:35

1 stop16h 05m

Male

Mon 30/11

19:00-14:45

1 stop24h 45m

£582

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

09:45-11:45

1 stop22h 00m

Male

Sun 18/10

12:45-11:30

1 stop26h 45m

£583

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

13:15-11:45

1 stop18h 30m

Male

Sat 26/9

12:45-07:30

1 stop22h 45m

£586

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Tue 5/1

08:40-07:50

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Mon 18/1

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£587

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Tue 5/1

08:40-07:50

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Mon 18/1

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£588

Fastest return journey

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 14/10

10:40-06:30

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Thu 22/10

19:25-06:55

1 stop15h 30m

£595

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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
£89 per person with China Southern
£153 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	£572
Fastest flight time	21h 05m

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

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The best return flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £572 (London Heathrow to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 21h 05m (Manchester 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 14 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, 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 £402 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,831 and anything for £1,430 or less is a good deal. £15,394 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 Wednesday 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 July 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.