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, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malé.

Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 15 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).

R6 605+ Cheap Flights to Malé, Maldives

Flights to Malé in 2026

Return from	R12 815
One-way from	R6 605
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R13 441

Qatar Airways
22/1-29/1
2 total stops
36h 20m total
Johannesburg to Malé

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Etihad Airways
6/2
1 total stop
16h 15m total
Johannesburg to Malé

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R196 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 22/113:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 29/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R12 815

Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 7/29:35MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R12 930

Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/219:15MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R12 980

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/19:35MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 013

Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/29:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 243

Wed 1/412:40JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways

Sat 11/419:50MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/1R13 276

Thu 16/420:40JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 23/410:20MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/1R13 359

Sat 2/511:55JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 9/510:20MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/1R13 474

Thu 23/420:40JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 55mQatar Airways

Wed 29/410:20MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R13 523

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 4/39:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R13 540

Wed 15/49:50JNB - MLE

1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways

Thu 30/49:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/1R13 688

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Thu 22/113:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 29/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R12 815

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/19:35MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 013

Mon 2/319:55JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 9/312:55MLE - JNB

1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/1R13 836

Thu 22/113:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 10mEmirates

Thu 29/116:25MLE - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 11/1R14 413

Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/29:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 243

Wed 1/420:55JNB - MLE

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 11/419:50MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R13 342

Sat 25/422:20JNB - MLE

2 stops20h 15mEmirates

Sat 2/516:30MLE - JNB

2 stops20h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/1R14 561

Wed 4/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways

Thu 12/29:35MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 243

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 4/39:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R13 540

Wed 15/49:50JNB - MLE

1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways

Thu 30/49:50MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 688

Sun 3/59:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Tue 12/59:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/1R13 836

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Sat 17/120:30JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 9/29:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 820

Thu 22/113:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 29/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R12 815

Thu 22/113:25JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 10mEmirates

Thu 29/116:25MLE - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 11/1R14 413

Sun 25/18:20JNB - MLE

3 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/212:50MLE - JNB

3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R13 853

Mon 26/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/19:35MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 013

Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 7/29:35MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R12 930

Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 8/219:15MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R12 980

Sun 1/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/29:10MLE - JNB

1 stop26h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/1R13 243

Mon 2/221:20JNB - MLE

1 stop21h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 9/223:30MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/1R14 495

Fri 6/213:25JNB - MLE

1 stop22h 30mEmirates

Fri 13/216:25MLE - JNB

2 stops40h 10mEmirates

Deal found 9/1R14 314

Tue 17/213:25JNB - MLE

1 stop17h 00mEmirates

Tue 24/216:25MLE - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 10/1R14 347

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways

Wed 4/39:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/1R13 540

One-way flights to Malé
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Fri 6/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/1R6 605

Thu 26/212:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/1R6 786

Sun 8/31:35JNB - MLE

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R6 885

Mon 9/321:45JNB - MLE

2 stops28h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/1R7 033

Wed 25/21:35JNB - MLE

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R7 165

Mon 9/312:45JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/1R7 215

Sun 8/39:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/1R7 231

Mon 9/31:35JNB - MLE

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R7 363

Sat 7/31:35JNB - MLE

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/1R7 561

Fri 27/31:35JNB - MLE

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/1R7 824

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Depart

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Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

13:45-7:50

1 stop15h 05m

Male

Thu 29/1

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R12 815

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Thu 29/1

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R13 013

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

9:50-5:05

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Fri 6/2

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 243

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:50-7:30

1 stop18h 40m

Male

Thu 12/2

9:35-8:20

1 stop25h 45m

R13 243

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

20:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

Male

Sat 11/4

19:50-9:00

1 stop16h 10m

R13 342

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

12:45-7:50

1 stop16h 05m

Male

Wed 4/3

9:40-3:55

1 stop21h 15m

R13 540

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-7:35

1 stop18h 45m

Male

Thu 30/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop25h 30m

R13 688

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 9/3

12:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R13 836

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:50-14:00

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Tue 12/5

9:10-8:20

1 stop26h 10m

R13 836

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

13:25-7:35

1 stop15h 10m

Male

Thu 29/1

16:25-20:35

2 stops31h 10m

R14 413

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Best time to book a flight to Malé

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Malé

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

The price you pay for your flight to Malé may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Malé?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Malé takes 16 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Malé 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 Malé?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Malé?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Malé are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Malé 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways to the Maldives have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 430 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 711 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 367 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 464 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Malé

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, Qatar Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Malé.
Where does the fastest flight to Malé depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Malé, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 15 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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Flights to Malé in 2026

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Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

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