How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Maldives?

On average, it takes 10h 30m 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

4 Nov

MAN

12h 55m

1 stop

MLE

18 Nov

MLE

32h 05m

1 stop

MAN

£569

Etihad Airways

7 Nov

MAN

34h 25m

1 stop

MLE

17 Nov

MLE

27h 40m

1 stop

MAN

£571

Qatar Airways

9 Nov

LGW

18h 15m

1 stop

MLE

16 Nov

MLE

13h 50m

1 stop

LGW

£573

Qatar Airways

10 Sept

LGW

19h 25m

1 stop

MLE

17 Sept

MLE

15h 00m

1 stop

LGW

£574

Etihad Airways

4 Nov

MAN

28h 10m

1 stop

MLE

19 Nov

MLE

26h 00m

1 stop

MAN

£575

Etihad Airways

30 Sept

LHR

27h 30m

1 stop

MLE

10 Oct

MLE

31h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£576

Qatar Airways

3 Nov

LGW

18h 10m

1 stop

MLE

10 Nov

MLE

14h 10m

1 stop

LGW

£576

Etihad Airways

30 Sept

LHR

27h 30m

1 stop

MLE

10 Oct

MLE

31h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£577

Qatar Airways

9 Nov

LGW

18h 50m

1 stop

MLE

16 Nov

MLE

13h 50m

1 stop

LGW

£578

Etihad Airways

22 Sept

LHR

28h 30m

1 stop

MLE

29 Sept

MLE

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£579

Qatar Airways

11 Nov

LGW

18h 45m

1 stop

MLE

18 Nov

MLE

13h 50m

1 stop

LGW

£579

Multiple Airlines

1 Sept

LGW

31h 55m

2 stops

MLE

9 Sept

MLE

26h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£579

Flights to Addu City

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Qatar Airways

7 Sept

LGW

24h 35m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

20h 05m

2 stops

LGW

£851

Multiple Airlines

14 Sept

LGW

24h 35m

2 stops

GAN

24 Sept

GAN

44h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£865

Qatar Airways

14 Sept

LHR

24h 05m

2 stops

GAN

24 Sept

GAN

26h 50m

2 stops

LHR

£872

Qatar Airways

7 Sept

LHR

25h 30m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

27h 30m

2 stops

LHR

£888

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

LGW

24h 35m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

29h 55m

3 stops

LGW

£928

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

LHR

36h 55m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

36h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£976

Multiple Airlines

14 Sept

STN

18h 40m

2 stops

GAN

24 Sept

GAN

32h 20m

3 stops

STN

£977

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

LHR

24h 10m

3 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

18h 00m

3 stops

LHR

£982

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

LGW

26h 40m

3 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

32h 00m

3 stops

LGW

£982

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

STN

27h 45m

3 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

26h 20m

3 stops

STN

£994

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

STN

18h 40m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

32h 10m

3 stops

STN

£1,013

Multiple Airlines

7 Sept

STN

18h 40m

2 stops

GAN

22 Sept

GAN

26h 20m

2 stops

STN

£1,016

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19:55 - 13:50

MAN

MLE

12h 55m

1 stop

09:10 - 12:15

MLE

MAN

32h 05m

1 stop

£569Etihad Airways

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

13:40 - 05:05

MAN

MLE

34h 25m

1 stop

19:15 - 17:55

MLE

MAN

27h 40m

1 stop

£571Etihad Airways

Sat, 7 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

08:35 - 07:50

LGW

MLE

18h 15m

1 stop

21:05 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

13h 50m

1 stop

£573Qatar Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

09:00 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

19h 25m

1 stop

19:40 - 06:40

MLE

LGW

15h 00m

1 stop

£574Qatar Airways

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

10:35 - 06:35

LGW

MLE

15h 00m

1 stop

19:00 - 06:30

MLE

LGW

16h 30m

1 stop

£582Gulf Air

Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

10:40 - 06:30

LGW

MLE

15h 50m

1 stop

19:25 - 06:55

MLE

LGW

15h 30m

1 stop

£585Gulf Air

Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

21:05 - 15:30

STN

MLE

14h 25m

1 stop

09:15 - 18:45

MLE

STN

13h 30m

1 stop

£621Emirates

Sun, 6 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

14:55 - 07:40

STN

MLE

12h 45m

1 stop

09:15 - 18:45

MLE

STN

13h 30m

1 stop

£636Emirates

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

16:50 - 14:50

NCL

MLE

17h 00m

2 stops

21:05 - 11:25

MLE

NCL

19h 20m

2 stops

£660British Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

06:45 - 14:50

NCL

MLE

27h 05m

2 stops

21:05 - 11:25

MLE

NCL

19h 20m

2 stops

£687British Airways

Mon, 2 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Wed 4/11

19:55-13:50

1 stop12h 55m

Male

Wed 18/11

09:10-12:15

1 stop32h 05m

£569

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Sat 7/11

13:40-05:05

1 stop34h 25m

Male

Tue 17/11

19:15-17:55

1 stop27h 40m

£571

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

08:35-07:50

1 stop18h 15m

Male

Mon 16/11

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£573

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

09:00-08:25

1 stop19h 25m

Male

Thu 17/9

19:40-06:40

1 stop15h 00m

£574

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

10:35-06:35

1 stop15h 00m

Male

Tue 24/11

19:00-06:30

1 stop16h 30m

£582

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

10:40-06:30

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Sat 26/9

19:25-06:55

1 stop15h 30m

£585

LondonMalé

STN - MLE

STNMLE

London Stansted

Sun 6/9

21:05-15:30

1 stop14h 25m

Male

Thu 17/9

09:15-18:45

1 stop13h 30m

£621

Fastest return journey

LondonMalé

STN - MLE

STNMLE

London Stansted

Fri 11/9

14:55-07:40

1 stop12h 45m

Male

Mon 14/9

09:15-18:45

1 stop13h 30m

£636

Newcastle upon TyneMalé

NCL - MLE

NCLMLE

Newcastle upon Tyne

Mon 9/11

16:50-14:50

2 stops17h 00m

Male

Mon 16/11

21:05-11:25

2 stops19h 20m

£660

Newcastle upon TyneMalé

NCL - MLE

NCLMLE

Newcastle upon Tyne

Mon 2/11

06:45-14:50

2 stops27h 05m

Male

Mon 9/11

21:05-11:25

2 stops19h 20m

£687

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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
£90 per person with China Southern
£153 per person with IndiGo

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Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£266
Best Round-Trip Price	£569
Fastest flight time	17h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £266 (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 £569 (Manchester to Male).

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The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 17h 55m (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 £736 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £2,011 and anything for £1,733 or less is a good deal. £8,071 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 Friday.

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 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.