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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Recent flights found to popular cities in Maldives

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Flights to Malé

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Qatar Airways

25 Jun

LGW

19h 25m

1 stop

MLE

3 Jul

MLE

13h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£541

Etihad Airways

5 Oct

LHR

27h 30m

1 stop

MLE

19 Oct

MLE

19h 20m

1 stop

LHR

£542

Qatar Airways

5 Oct

LGW

26h 20m

1 stop

MLE

19 Oct

MLE

24h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£542

Etihad Airways

1 Jul

LHR

27h 30m

1 stop

MLE

23 Jul

MLE

30h 55m

1 stop

LHR

£542

Qatar Airways

3 Jul

LGW

25h 30m

1 stop

MLE

9 Jul

MLE

15h 00m

1 stop

LGW

£542

Etihad Airways

13 Jun

LHR

19h 00m

1 stop

MLE

24 Jun

MLE

23h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£543

Qatar Airways

19 Jun

LGW

25h 30m

1 stop

MLE

24 Jun

MLE

13h 35m

1 stop

LGW

£543

Etihad Airways

1 Jul

LHR

28h 30m

1 stop

MLE

30 Sept

MLE

30h 55m

1 stop

LHR

£545

Etihad Airways

8 Jun

LHR

12h 00m

1 stop

MLE

14 Jun

MLE

33h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£546

Etihad Airways

19 Nov

LHR

28h 45m

1 stop

MLE

29 Nov

MLE

31h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£547

Etihad Airways

19 Sept

LHR

34h 30m

1 stop

MLE

30 Sept

MLE

30h 55m

1 stop

LHR

£548

Etihad Airways

27 Jun

LHR

19h 00m

1 stop

MLE

7 Jul

MLE

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£548

Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

STN

36h 30m

2 stops

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

32h 10m

3 stops

STN

£1,197

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

LGW

35h 50m

3 stops

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

20h 45m

2 stops

LGW

£1,203

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

STN

24h 00m

2 stops

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

27h 45m

2 stops

STN

£1,229

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

LHR

38h 10m

2 stops

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

21h 25m

2 stops

LHR

£1,231

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

LHR

18h 30m

2 stops

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

17h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£1,232

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

LHR

35h 20m

3 stops

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

17h 55m

3 stops

LHR

£1,254

Multiple Airlines

13 Aug

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

45h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£1,277

SriLankan Airlines

13 Aug

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

18 Aug

GAN

33h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£1,506

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09:00 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

19h 25m

1 stop

21:05 - 06:40

MLE

LGW

13h 35m

1 stop

£541Qatar Airways

Thu, 25 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul

21:45 - 05:15

LHR

MLE

27h 30m

1 stop

21:25 - 12:45

MLE

LHR

19h 20m

1 stop

£542Etihad Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

08:10 - 14:30

LGW

MLE

26h 20m

1 stop

10:05 - 06:40

MLE

LGW

24h 35m

1 stop

£542Qatar Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

21:45 - 05:15

LHR

MLE

27h 30m

1 stop

09:50 - 12:45

MLE

LHR

30h 55m

1 stop

£542Etihad Airways

Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

22:05 - 06:30

LHR

MLE

28h 25m

1 stop

19:25 - 15:20

MLE

LHR

23h 55m

1 stop

£550Gulf Air

Sun, 7 Jun - Thu, 11 Jun

10:40 - 06:30

LGW

MLE

15h 50m

1 stop

19:25 - 06:55

MLE

LGW

15h 30m

1 stop

£555Gulf Air

Fri, 12 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

21:05 - 15:00

STN

MLE

13h 55m

1 stop

09:15 - 18:45

MLE

STN

13h 30m

1 stop

£750Emirates

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

14:55 - 15:30

STN

MLE

20h 35m

1 stop

18:25 - 12:55

MLE

STN

22h 30m

1 stop

£772Emirates

Wed, 24 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul

14:05 - 09:40

EDI

MLE

14h 35m

1 stop

11:40 - 20:55

MLE

EDI

14h 15m

1 stop

£804British Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

11:00 - 09:40

EDI

MLE

17h 40m

1 stop

11:40 - 20:55

MLE

EDI

14h 15m

1 stop

£833British Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

09:00-08:25

1 stop19h 25m

Male

Fri 3/7

21:05-06:40

1 stop13h 35m

£541

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 5/10

21:45-05:15

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Mon 19/10

21:25-12:45

1 stop19h 20m

£542

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 5/10

08:10-14:30

1 stop26h 20m

Male

Mon 19/10

10:05-06:40

1 stop24h 35m

£542

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Wed 1/7

21:45-05:15

1 stop27h 30m

Male

Thu 23/7

09:50-12:45

1 stop30h 55m

£542

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

22:05-06:30

1 stop28h 25m

Male

Thu 11/6

19:25-15:20

1 stop23h 55m

£550

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

10:40-06:30

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Sat 20/6

19:25-06:55

1 stop15h 30m

£555

Fastest return journey

LondonMalé

STN - MLE

STNMLE

London Stansted

Tue 6/10

21:05-15:00

1 stop13h 55m

Male

Tue 13/10

09:15-18:45

1 stop13h 30m

£750

LondonMalé

STN - MLE

STNMLE

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

14:55-15:30

1 stop20h 35m

Male

Wed 1/7

18:25-12:55

1 stop22h 30m

£772

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

14:05-09:40

1 stop14h 35m

Male

Wed 11/11

11:40-20:55

1 stop14h 15m

£804

EdinburghMalé

EDI - MLE

EDIMLE

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 31/10

11:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

Male

Wed 11/11

11:40-20:55

1 stop14h 15m

£833

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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:
£71 per person with Batik Air
£146 per person with IndiGo
£153 per person with Malaysia Airlines

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Malé

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£260
Best Round-Trip Price	£541
Fastest flight time	15h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £260 (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 £541 (London Gatwick to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 15h 25m (Edinburgh Turnhouse 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, 98% 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 £825 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,066 and anything for £911 or less is a good deal. £2,019 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 23 as of May 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.