Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives 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 Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?

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

Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 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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Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/119:15MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 645

Mon 2/312:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 9/321:05MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 810

Mon 12/113:45JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 19/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 892

Wed 21/112:45JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 28/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R12 925

Wed 4/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 12/29:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 023

Mon 16/213:45JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 23/29:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 221

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Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/119:15MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 645

Mon 2/312:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 9/321:05MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 810

Wed 11/319:55JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 16/323:30MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/1R13 401

Mon 2/313:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 10mEmirates

Mon 9/316:25MLE - JNB

2 stops27h 10mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R14 421

Wed 21/112:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 26/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 270

Wed 15/419:50JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Thu 30/423:10MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/1R13 993

Fri 16/122:20JNB - MLE

2 stops20h 00mEmirates

Thu 22/118:20MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 15mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R14 536

Thu 2/420:55JNB - MLE

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 6/420:45MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 500

Thu 2/422:20JNB - MLE

2 stops20h 15mEmirates

Mon 6/423:00MLE - JNB

1 stop20h 15mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R14 766

Wed 18/222:20JNB - MLE

2 stops20h 00mEmirates

Sun 22/216:25MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 4/1R14 849

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Mon 12/113:45JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 19/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 892

Fri 16/122:20JNB - MLE

2 stops20h 00mEmirates

Thu 22/118:20MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 15mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R14 536

Wed 21/112:45JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 28/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R12 925

Wed 21/112:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 26/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 270

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/119:15MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/1R12 645

Wed 4/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 12/29:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 023

Mon 16/213:45JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 23/29:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 221

Wed 18/213:45JNB - MLE

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Wed 25/29:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R13 352

Wed 18/222:20JNB - MLE

1 stop13h 35mEmirates

Wed 25/216:25MLE - JNB

2 stops27h 10mEmirates

Deal found 4/1R14 569

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1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R13 517

Wed 25/29:50JNB - MLE

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Mon 2/39:10MLE - JNB

2 stops49h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/1R14 437

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Return from	R12 645
One-way from	R6 841
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R13 237

Etihad Airways
26/1-29/1
2 total stops
41h 05m total
Johannesburg to Malé

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40h 25m total
Johannesburg to Maldives

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JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

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Mon 26/1

9:50-13:50

1 stop25h 00m

Male

Thu 29/1

19:15-8:20

1 stop16h 05m

R12 645

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

12:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

Male

Mon 9/3

21:05-8:40

1 stop14h 35m

R12 810

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

12:45-8:25

1 stop16h 40m

Male

Mon 26/1

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R13 270

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 16/3

23:30-18:35

1 stop22h 05m

R13 401

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

20:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

Male

Mon 6/4

20:45-15:20

1 stop21h 35m

R13 500

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

19:50-22:10

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Thu 30/4

23:10-18:35

1 stop22h 25m

R13 993

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

13:25-7:35

1 stop15h 10m

Male

Mon 9/3

16:25-16:35

2 stops27h 10m

R14 421

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

22:20-21:20

2 stops20h 00m

Male

Thu 22/1

18:20-5:35

1 stop14h 15m

R14 536

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

22:20-21:35

2 stops20h 15m

Male

Mon 6/4

23:00-16:15

1 stop20h 15m

R14 766

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

22:20-21:20

2 stops20h 00m

Male

Sun 22/2

16:25-10:25

2 stops21h 00m

R14 849

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Maldives

How long is the flight to Maldives?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Maldives takes 14 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Maldives from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Maldives?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Maldives are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Maldives?

The cheapest airline flying from Johannesburg to Maldives is British Airways.

Rainfall in Maldives by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Maldives 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 Maldives when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

Temperature in Maldives by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Maldives, 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 Maldives

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways to the Maldives. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 427 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 698 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 358 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

FAQs about flying to Maldives

Can I find cheaper flights to Maldives 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 Maldives on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Maldives?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Maldives.
Where does the fastest flight to Maldives depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Maldives, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 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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