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 13h.

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

22 Sept

MAN

28h 30m

1 stop

MLE

29 Sept

MLE

13h 05m

1 stop

MAN

£568

Air India

4 Oct

LHR

35h 10m

1 stop

MLE

25 Oct

MLE

27h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£570

Qatar Airways

1 Dec

LGW

18h 45m

1 stop

MLE

11 Dec

MLE

25h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£570

Etihad Airways

6 Jul

LHR

34h 30m

1 stop

MLE

12 Jul

MLE

31h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£570

Etihad Airways

5 Jul

LHR

19h 00m

1 stop

MLE

16 Jul

MLE

33h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£571

Multiple Airlines

7 Dec

LGW

25h 15m

1 stop

MLE

17 Dec

MLE

25h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£571

Air India

23 Oct

LHR

18h 30m

1 stop

MLE

27 Oct

MLE

36h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£572

Qatar Airways

4 Nov

LGW

18h 45m

1 stop

MLE

2 Dec

MLE

13h 50m

1 stop

LGW

£572

Etihad Airways

6 Jul

LHR

34h 30m

1 stop

MLE

12 Jul

MLE

31h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£573

Qatar Airways

2 Nov

LGW

18h 50m

1 stop

MLE

13 Nov

MLE

13h 50m

1 stop

LGW

£573

Etihad Airways

29 Aug

LHR

19h 00m

1 stop

MLE

7 Sept

MLE

31h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£573

Etihad Airways

5 Jul

LHR

19h 00m

1 stop

MLE

19 Jul

MLE

31h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£575

Flights to Addu City

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SriLankan Airlines

6 Oct

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

15 Oct

GAN

33h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£721

Qatar Airways

3 Nov

LGW

48h 00m

2 stops

GAN

7 Nov

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£884

Qatar Airways

6 Oct

LHR

36h 55m

2 stops

GAN

15 Oct

GAN

27h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£892

Multiple Airlines

10 Nov

LHR

36h 30m

2 stops

GAN

20 Nov

GAN

22h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£906

Qatar Airways

22 Sept

LHR

35h 40m

2 stops

GAN

26 Sept

GAN

35h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£909

Qatar Airways

20 Sept

MAN

36h 20m

2 stops

GAN

1 Oct

GAN

33h 35m

2 stops

MAN

£933

Multiple Airlines

6 Oct

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

15 Oct

GAN

20h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£936

Multiple Airlines

10 Nov

LGW

24h 00m

2 stops

GAN

20 Nov

GAN

20h 35m

2 stops

LGW

£938

Qatar Airways

17 Nov

MAN

35h 10m

2 stops

GAN

21 Nov

GAN

26h 40m

2 stops

MAN

£957

Qatar Airways

3 Nov

LGW

48h 00m

2 stops

GAN

7 Nov

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£969

Qatar Airways

3 Nov

LGW

48h 00m

2 stops

GAN

7 Nov

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£971

Qatar Airways

3 Nov

LGW

48h 00m

2 stops

GAN

7 Nov

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£972

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20:45 - 05:15

MAN

MLE

28h 30m

1 stop

09:40 - 18:45

MLE

MAN

13h 05m

1 stop

£568Etihad Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

20:35 - 11:45

LHR

MLE

35h 10m

1 stop

12:50 - 11:30

MLE

LHR

27h 40m

1 stop

£570Air India

Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

08:40 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

18h 45m

1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m

1 stop

£570Qatar Airways

Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec

14:45 - 05:15

LHR

MLE

34h 30m

1 stop

09:40 - 12:45

MLE

LHR

31h 05m

1 stop

£570Etihad Airways

Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul

08:35 - 14:50

LGW

MLE

25h 15m

1 stop

09:40 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

25h 15m

1 stop

£571Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

08:40 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

18h 45m

1 stop

21:05 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

13h 50m

1 stop

£572Qatar Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec

10:40 - 06:30

LGW

MLE

15h 50m

1 stop

19:25 - 06:55

MLE

LGW

15h 30m

1 stop

£585Gulf Air

Sun, 20 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

15:00 - 05:15

MAN

MLE

34h 15m

2 stops

09:40 - 00:50

MLE

MAN

19h 10m

2 stops

£594Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

08:25 - 13:10

LCY

MLE

24h 45m

2 stops

14:10 - 08:50

MLE

LCY

22h 40m

2 stops

£725KLM

Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

20:15 - 14:15

LCY

MLE

38h 00m

2 stops

14:10 - 09:30

MLE

LCY

23h 20m

2 stops

£726KLM

Mon, 14 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Tue 22/9

20:45-05:15

1 stop28h 30m

Male

Tue 29/9

09:40-18:45

1 stop13h 05m

£568

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sun 4/10

20:35-11:45

1 stop35h 10m

Male

Sun 25/10

12:50-11:30

1 stop27h 40m

£570

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

08:40-08:25

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Fri 11/12

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£570

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 6/7

14:45-05:15

1 stop34h 30m

Male

Sun 12/7

09:40-12:45

1 stop31h 05m

£570

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 7/12

08:35-14:50

1 stop25h 15m

Male

Thu 17/12

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£571

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

08:40-08:25

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Wed 2/12

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£572

Fastest return journey

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:40-06:30

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Tue 29/9

19:25-06:55

1 stop15h 30m

£585

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Wed 7/10

15:00-05:15

2 stops34h 15m

Male

Thu 15/10

09:40-00:50

2 stops19h 10m

£594

LondonMalé

LCY - MLE

LCYMLE

London City

Mon 14/9

08:25-13:10

2 stops24h 45m

Male

Sun 27/9

14:10-08:50

2 stops22h 40m

£725

LondonMalé

LCY - MLE

LCYMLE

London City

Mon 14/9

20:15-14:15

2 stops38h 00m

Male

Sun 27/9

14:10-09:30

2 stops23h 20m

£726

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Maldives flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Maldives?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Maldives are:
£72 per person with Batik Air
£150 per person with IndiGo
£155 per person with Malaysia Airlines

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£254
Best Round-Trip Price	£568
Fastest flight time	20h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £254 (London Luton to Male).

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The best round-trip flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £568 (Manchester to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 20h 20m (London Heathrow 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 £734 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,291 and anything for £1,196 or less is a good deal. £2,085 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 Thursday.

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 24 as of June 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.