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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 20 February 2025.

Return from

$974

One-way from

$368

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,212
5/3-10/3
  • 5/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 50m total
  • Sydney to Malé
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Sydney to Malé
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($496 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 February 2025.

Wed 22/1012:00SYD - MLE
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1010:40MLE - SYD
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$957
Tue 18/1122:15SYD - MLE
1 stop18h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Fri 28/1112:00MLE - SYD
1 stop16h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 19/2$987
Sun 21/915:00SYD - MLE
1 stop36h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sun 28/923:25MLE - SYD
1 stop25h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,017
Sat 22/317:10SYD - MLE
1 stop21h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 29/309:25MLE - SYD
1 stop24h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,127
Sun 23/221:30SYD - MLE
3 stops28h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 3/321:10MLE - SYD
3 stops31h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$1,247
Sun 11/506:55SYD - MLE
2 stops33h 45mBatik Air
Wed 21/512:45MLE - SYD
2 stops36h 20mBatik Air
Deal found 19/2$1,390
Thu 6/306:30SYD - MLE
2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 12/301:15MLE - SYD
1 stop35h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,865
Wed 8/1021:45SYD - MLE
1 stop38h 45mEmirates
Fri 17/1023:00MLE - SYD
2 stops28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 19/2$1,919
Fri 31/1010:00SYD - MLE
2 stops27h 20mOman Air
Sun 9/1109:15MLE - SYD
2 stops44h 40mOman Air
Deal found 19/2$2,260

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 20 February 2025.

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

14:05-09:55

2 stops25h 50m

Male

Mon 10/3

21:15-06:15

2 stops27h 00m

$974

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

22:15-12:25

1 stop20h 10m

Male

Thu 27/3

13:25-10:20

1 stop14h 55m

$1,063

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/6

18:05-22:10

1 stop33h 05m

Male

Sun 15/6

23:25-10:25

1 stop30h 00m

$1,074

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

17:10-08:15

1 stop21h 05m

Male

Sat 29/3

09:25-15:55

1 stop24h 30m

$1,127

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

06:55-11:40

2 stops33h 45m

Male

Wed 21/5

12:45-06:05

2 stops36h 20m

$1,390

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

06:30-08:25

2 stops31h 55m

Male

Wed 12/3

01:15-18:50

1 stop35h 35m

$1,865

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

10:25-08:45

2 stops27h 20m

Male

Sat 16/8

11:15-22:05

1 stop29h 50m

$1,966

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

11:20-17:50

3 stops35h 30m

Male

Fri 15/8

19:40-08:30

2 stops31h 50m

$2,386

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

15:25-12:15

2 stops49h 50m

Male

Sat 16/8

22:15-18:10

2 stops62h 55m

$4,096

SydneyMalé

SYD - MLE

SYDMLE

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

06:00-20:10

2 stops44h 10m

$368

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Travel insights for flights to Malé

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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 14 February 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 most popular airlines that fly to Malé?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Malé are Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $637

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $566

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From $669

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $616

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 20 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,301 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
266 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,834 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

AMD - DXB

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

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, Batik Air 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 $167, while return flights cost around $320.

  • How much is a return flight to Malé?

    A return flight to Malé will typically cost around $467, however they can be found for as little as $203.

  • 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 (11 hours 25 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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