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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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Flights to Malé in 2025

Find the latest flights to Malé in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$1,064

One-way from

$388

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,786
20/2-25/2
  • 20/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Sydney to Malé
8/2
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 20m total
  • Sydney to Malé
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Malé. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 20/214:05SYD - MLE
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/223:20MLE - SYD
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,064
Mon 2/607:55SYD - MLE
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/623:25MLE - SYD
1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,085
Fri 16/516:10SYD - MLE
1 stop21h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 23/509:25MLE - SYD
2 stops16h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,180
Fri 7/210:15SYD - MLE
1 stop37h 35mChina Eastern
Sat 15/221:10MLE - SYD
3 stops31h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,246
Mon 14/413:05SYD - MLE
1 stop27h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 21/412:30MLE - SYD
1 stop16h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,294
Mon 3/321:40SYD - MLE
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 9/301:15MLE - SYD
2 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,849
Thu 5/610:25SYD - MLE
2 stops28h 05mEmirates
Sat 14/618:25MLE - SYD
2 stops31h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16/1$7,198

Find flights to Malé within your budget

Locate flights to Malé that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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Price

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

14:05-09:55

2 stops25h 50m

Male

Tue 25/2

23:20-07:10

2 stops25h 50m

$1,064

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/6

07:55-22:10

1 stop19h 15m

Male

Sun 8/6

23:25-10:25

1 stop30h 00m

$1,085

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

17:10-08:15

1 stop21h 05m

Male

Sat 15/3

20:55-15:55

1 stop13h 00m

$1,133

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/2

10:15-17:50

1 stop37h 35m

Male

Sat 15/2

21:10-11:00

3 stops31h 50m

$1,246

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

21:40-14:50

1 stop23h 10m

Male

Sun 9/3

01:15-07:50

2 stops48h 35m

$1,849

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

10:25-09:30

2 stops28h 05m

Male

Sat 14/6

18:25-07:05

2 stops31h 40m

$7,198

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/2

21:50-20:10

2 stops28h 20m

$388

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/7

20:20-19:30

1 stop28h 10m

$661

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/7

22:00-08:15

2 stops39h 15m

$1,123

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/7

07:15-08:25

3 stops30h 10m

$1,802

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight to Malé

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Travel insights for flights to Malé

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Malé including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Malé. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Malé, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Malé?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Malé takes 18 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Malé from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Malé. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Malé should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Malé are Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 51.0 - 244.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 244.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Malé when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malé. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Malé, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

7.3
Good
277 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

7.0
Good
134 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

7.0
Good
80 reviews
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews

Crew

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Getting around Malé

You can actually walk around Male in about one hour.  Most of the city’s major attractions are located on the north shore of the island. If you don’t feel like walking, flag down roving taxis which charge a flat rate and tend be very cheap. Of course, you can also take a ferry ride to the nearby island of Villingili which is only around a 20-minute ride away.

Getting Downtown

Male International Airport (MLE) is located on the nearby Maldive island of Hulhule, and is where most flights arrive. Most visitors are met at the airport by travel agent reps who arrange for guests to complete the journey by speedboat or public ferry.  It’s only around a 20-minute journey before you reach the city, so it won’t be long before you can check in to your accommodation.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Malé?

    For a flight to Malé, you will be flying into Male. Male (MLE) is just 2.8 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Malé if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Malé on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Malé?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malé.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé?

    Male is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Malé. One-way flights to Male typically cost $171, while return flights cost around $353.

  • How much is a return flight to Malé?

    A return flight to Malé will typically cost around $245, however they can be found for as little as $220.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 35 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Male?

    Yes. Male has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. City Beach Hotel is the closest property to Male (0.0 km away from Male).

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