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 55m.

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.

£246 Cheap Flights to the Maldives in 2026

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Voted winner of Europe's Best Travel App 2023

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.

Search flight deals

Recent flights found to popular cities in Maldives

Find flights to these popular cities in Maldives from your nearest airport.

Flights to Malé

Search all flight deals to Malé

Etihad Airways

20 Oct

MAN

13h 00m

1 stop

MLE

3 Nov

MLE

27h 40m

1 stop

MAN

£573

Etihad Airways

28 Oct

MAN

12h 55m

1 stop

MLE

7 Nov

MLE

31h 40m

1 stop

MAN

£574

Etihad Airways

22 Aug

MAN

13h 00m

1 stop

MLE

7 Sept

MLE

25h 25m

1 stop

MAN

£580

Air India

1 Oct

LHR

17h 45m

1 stop

MLE

29 Oct

MLE

27h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£583

Etihad Airways

21 Aug

MAN

28h 30m

1 stop

MLE

4 Sept

MLE

25h 25m

1 stop

MAN

£584

Qatar Airways

9 Nov

LGW

18h 50m

1 stop

MLE

16 Nov

MLE

13h 50m

1 stop

LGW

£585

Emirates

9 Nov

LGW

14h 50m

1 stop

MLE

12 Nov

MLE

17h 40m

1 stop

LGW

£586

Etihad Airways

14 Sept

LHR

12h 00m

1 stop

MLE

21 Sept

MLE

33h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£586

Qatar Airways

22 Sept

MAN

20h 20m

1 stop

MLE

29 Sept

MLE

21h 30m

1 stop

MAN

£588

Etihad Airways

1 Sept

LHR

27h 30m

1 stop

MLE

11 Sept

MLE

21h 40m

1 stop

LHR

£589

Multiple Airlines

27 Aug

LTN

26h 05m

2 stops

MLE

11 Sept

MLE

35h 55m

2 stops

LTN

£589

Etihad Airways

14 Sept

LHR

12h 00m

1 stop

MLE

20 Sept

MLE

13h 05m

1 stop

LHR

£590

Flights to Addu City

Search all flight deals to Addu City

SriLankan Airlines

4 Oct

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

13 Oct

GAN

33h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£675

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LHR

36h 00m

2 stops

GAN

10 Nov

GAN

33h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£751

Multiple Airlines

4 Oct

LHR

36h 05m

1 stop

GAN

13 Oct

GAN

29h 00m

2 stops

LHR

£795

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LGW

24h 00m

2 stops

GAN

10 Nov

GAN

20h 15m

2 stops

LGW

£837

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LHR

18h 25m

2 stops

GAN

10 Nov

GAN

27h 45m

2 stops

LHR

£868

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LHR

24h 15m

3 stops

GAN

10 Nov

GAN

29h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£870

Multiple Airlines

27 Aug

LGW

48h 35m

3 stops

GAN

3 Sept

GAN

44h 15m

3 stops

LGW

£879

Multiple Airlines

27 Aug

LHR

35h 30m

3 stops

GAN

3 Sept

GAN

44h 30m

3 stops

LHR

£887

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LHR

16h 40m

2 stops

GAN

10 Nov

GAN

33h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£898

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LGW

34h 20m

3 stops

GAN

10 Nov

GAN

21h 10m

2 stops

LGW

£908

Multiple Airlines

4 Oct

LHR

16h 50m

2 stops

GAN

13 Oct

GAN

43h 15m

3 stops

LHR

£920

Multiple Airlines

4 Oct

LGW

48h 35m

2 stops

GAN

13 Oct

GAN

20h 05m

2 stops

LGW

£922

Find the cheapest flights from the United Kingdom to the Maldives

Return

One-way

Last minute

Direct

Recent return flight deals from the United Kingdom to the Maldives

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

20:45 - 13:45

MAN

MLE

13h 00m

1 stop

19:15 - 17:55

MLE

MAN

27h 40m

1 stop

£573Etihad Airways

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

19:55 - 13:50

MAN

MLE

12h 55m

1 stop

09:35 - 12:15

MLE

MAN

31h 40m

1 stop

£574Etihad Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

08:35 - 08:25

LGW

MLE

18h 50m

1 stop

21:05 - 05:55

MLE

LGW

13h 50m

1 stop

£585Qatar Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

13:35 - 09:25

LGW

MLE

14h 50m

1 stop

23:00 - 11:40

MLE

LGW

17h 40m

1 stop

£586Emirates

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

08:05 - 08:25

MAN

MLE

20h 20m

1 stop

19:40 - 13:10

MLE

MAN

21h 30m

1 stop

£588Qatar Airways

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

10:40 - 06:30

LGW

MLE

15h 50m

1 stop

19:25 - 06:55

MLE

LGW

15h 30m

1 stop

£591Gulf Air

Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

10:35 - 06:35

LGW

MLE

15h 00m

1 stop

19:00 - 06:20

MLE

LGW

16h 20m

1 stop

£592Gulf Air

Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

21:05 - 15:00

STN

MLE

13h 55m

1 stop

09:15 - 18:45

MLE

STN

13h 30m

1 stop

£609Emirates

Sun, 20 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

15:10 - 08:25

BHX

MLE

13h 15m

1 stop

21:05 - 06:40

MLE

BHX

13h 35m

1 stop

£689British Airways

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 7 Sep

09:40 - 08:25

NCL

MLE

17h 45m

2 stops

11:40 - 21:00

MLE

NCL

14h 20m

1 stop

£731British Airways

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Tue 20/10

20:45-13:45

1 stop13h 00m

Male

Tue 3/11

19:15-17:55

1 stop27h 40m

£573

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Wed 28/10

19:55-13:50

1 stop12h 55m

Male

Sat 7/11

09:35-12:15

1 stop31h 40m

£574

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

08:35-08:25

1 stop18h 50m

Male

Mon 16/11

21:05-05:55

1 stop13h 50m

£585

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

13:35-09:25

1 stop14h 50m

Male

Thu 12/11

23:00-11:40

1 stop17h 40m

£586

ManchesterMalé

MAN - MLE

MANMLE

Manchester

Tue 22/9

08:05-08:25

1 stop20h 20m

Male

Tue 29/9

19:40-13:10

1 stop21h 30m

£588

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sun 20/9

10:40-06:30

1 stop15h 50m

Male

Sat 3/10

19:25-06:55

1 stop15h 30m

£591

LondonMalé

LGW - MLE

LGWMLE

London Gatwick

Sun 8/11

10:35-06:35

1 stop15h 00m

Male

Thu 26/11

19:00-06:20

1 stop16h 20m

£592

LondonMalé

STN - MLE

STNMLE

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

21:05-15:00

1 stop13h 55m

Male

Thu 1/10

09:15-18:45

1 stop13h 30m

£609

Fastest return journey

BirminghamMalé

BHX - MLE

BHXMLE

Birmingham

Mon 24/8

15:10-08:25

1 stop13h 15m

Male

Mon 7/9

21:05-06:40

1 stop13h 35m

£689

Newcastle upon TyneMalé

NCL - MLE

NCLMLE

Newcastle upon Tyne

Mon 30/11

09:40-08:25

2 stops17h 45m

Male

Mon 7/12

11:40-21:00

1 stop14h 20m

£731

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Maldives flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your Maldives flight to craft the best travel plan

Prices

Airlines

Other information

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
£152 per person with Malaysia Airlines

See prices from:

Cheapest flights to cities in Maldives

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Maldives from United Kingdom

Malé

Find flights to Malé

Cheap Maldives flight deals and tips

Summary info about the Maldives flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£246
Best Round-Trip Price	£573
Fastest flight time	20h 30m

The best one-way flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £246 (London Luton to Male).

Search Deals

The best return flight price to Maldives from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £573 (Manchester to Male).

Search Deals

The fastest flight to Maldives from United Kingdom takes 20h 30m (Edinburgh Turnhouse to Male).

Search Deals

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 £401 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be £1,824 and anything for £1,425 or less is a good deal. £15,339 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.