How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Maldives?

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

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 Fuvahmulah.

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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

11 Dec

STN

29h 25m

3 stops

MLE

20 Dec

MLE

29h 00m

3 stops

STN

£534

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Air India

21 Oct

LHR

18h 30m

1 stop

MLE

30 Oct

MLE

27h 15m

1 stop

LHR

£534

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Air India

29 Nov

LHR

22h 00m

1 stop

MLE

8 Dec

MLE

22h 50m

1 stop

LHR

£535

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Multiple Airlines

22 Nov

LTN

15h 10m

2 stops

MLE

1 Dec

MLE

32h 05m

2 stops

LTN

£535

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Multiple Airlines

13 Oct

LGW

25h 40m

3 stops

MLE

18 Oct

MLE

28h 00m

2 stops

LGW

£535

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Multiple Airlines

10 Nov

STN

18h 55m

2 stops

MLE

21 Nov

MLE

32h 50m

3 stops

STN

£535

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Air India

2 Dec

LHR

34h 20m

1 stop

MLE

19 Dec

MLE

35h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£536

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Air India

9 Mar

LHR

34h 20m

1 stop

MLE

15 Mar

MLE

35h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£537

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Multiple Airlines

22 Nov

LTN

22h 20m

3 stops

MLE

1 Dec

MLE

32h 05m

2 stops

LTN

£537

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Multiple Airlines

29 Oct

LGW

24h 15m

2 stops

MLE

5 Nov

MLE

31h 55m

2 stops

LGW

£537

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Etihad Airways

13 Oct

LHR

27h 25m

1 stop

MLE

20 Oct

MLE

33h 55m

1 stop

LHR

£538

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Multiple Airlines

5 Nov

LTN

25h 20m

3 stops

MLE

12 Nov

MLE

32h 05m

2 stops

LTN

£538

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Flights to Addu City

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Multiple Airlines

22 Dec

LGW

19h 05m

2 stops

GAN

1 Jan

GAN

21h 20m

2 stops

LGW

£1,711

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Multiple Airlines

22 Dec

LHR

16h 50m

2 stops

GAN

1 Jan

GAN

17h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£1,767

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Multiple Airlines

22 Dec

STN

17h 05m

2 stops

GAN

1 Jan

GAN

22h 05m

2 stops

STN

£1,842

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Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to the Maldives

23:20 - 09:45STN-MLE

29h 25m3 stops

11:10 - 11:10MLE-STN

29h 00m3 stops

£534Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 11 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec

13:15 - 11:45LHR-MLE

18h 30m1 stop

12:50 - 11:05MLE-LHR

27h 15m1 stop

£534Air India

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Tue, 21 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

21:45 - 05:10LHR-MLE

27h 25m1 stop

09:20 - 15:15MLE-LHR

33h 55m1 stop

£538Etihad Airways

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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct

19:20 - 13:50LHR-MLE

13h 30m1 stop

09:35 - 14:30MLE-LHR

33h 55m1 stop

£540Etihad Airways

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Tue, 6 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan

14:55 - 14:25LGW-MLE

19h 30m1 stop

10:05 - 06:40MLE-LGW

24h 35m1 stop

£543Qatar Airways

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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct

19:50 - 11:15LHR-MLE

10h 25mdirect

13:25 - 19:40MLE-LHR

11h 15mdirect

£546Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, 10 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov

19:50 - 11:15LHR-MLE

10h 25mdirect

13:25 - 19:40MLE-LHR

11h 15mdirect

£548Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, 10 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov

09:00 - 08:25LGW-MLE

18h 25m1 stop

09:40 - 05:55MLE-LGW

25h 15m1 stop

£551Qatar Airways

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Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

21:30 - 08:25MAN-MLE

29h 55m1 stop

11:40 - 08:50MLE-MAN

26h 10m1 stop

£651British Airways

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Mon, 17 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov

21:30 - 08:25MAN-MLE

29h 55m1 stop

11:40 - 08:50MLE-MAN

26h 10m1 stop

£653British Airways

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Thu, 6 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonMalé

STN - MLE

STNMLE

London Stansted

Thu 11/12

23:20-09:45

3 stops29h 25m

Male

Sat 20/12

11:10-11:10

3 stops29h 00m

£534

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 21/10

13:15-11:45

1 stop18h 30m

Male

Thu 30/10

12:50-11:05

1 stop27h 15m

£534

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

21:45-05:10

1 stop27h 25m

Male

Mon 20/10

09:20-15:15

1 stop33h 55m

£538

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

19:20-13:50

1 stop13h 30m

Male

Wed 14/1

09:35-14:30

1 stop33h 55m

£540

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Tue 7/10

14:55-14:25

1 stop19h 30m

Male

Tue 14/10

10:05-06:40

1 stop24h 35m

£543

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

19:50-11:15

Nonstop10h 25m

Male

Tue 25/11

13:25-19:40

Nonstop11h 15m

£546

LondonMalé

LHR - MLE

LHRMLE

London Heathrow

Mon 10/11

19:50-11:15

Nonstop10h 25m

Male

Mon 17/11

13:25-19:40

Nonstop11h 15m

£548

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

09:00-08:25

1 stop18h 25m

Male

Mon 23/3

09:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£551

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Mon 17/11

21:30-08:25

1 stop29h 55m

Male

Sun 23/11

11:40-08:50

1 stop26h 10m

£651

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Thu 6/11

21:30-08:25

1 stop29h 55m

Male

Sun 16/11

11:40-08:50

1 stop26h 10m

£653

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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:
£105 per person with Batik Air
£124 per person with Wizz Air
£128 per person with AirAsia

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£210
Best Round-Trip Price	£534
Fastest flight time	17h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £210 (London Gatwick to Male).

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The best round-trip flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £534 (London Stansted to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 17h 40m (London Stansted 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 17 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with British Airways, Etihad Airways or Virgin Atlantic as these are the most popular among our users. British 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, 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 £542 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,755 and anything for £1,545 or less is a good deal. £8,202 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 30 as of September 2025.

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.