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, Emirates 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 (15 hours 20 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 841+ Cheap Flights to Malé, Maldives

Flights to Malé in 2026

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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3 total stops
40h 25m total
Johannesburg to Malé

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R199 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 6 January 2026.

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

Fri 20/212:45JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 27/221:05MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R12 826

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

Sun 22/1113:40JNB - MLE

1 stop29h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 30/1123:30MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R13 253

Wed 21/112:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 26/19:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 5/1R13 270

Wed 18/213:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 25/29:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R13 352

Wed 1/412:40JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways

Sat 11/419:50MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R13 385

Best flights to Malé
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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 15/419:50JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Thu 30/423:10MLE - JNB

1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/1R13 993

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 15/49:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways

Thu 30/49:50MLE - JNB

1 stop25h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 6/1R13 665

Mon 16/319:55JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 23/323:30MLE - JNB

1 stop46h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 076

Fri 20/210:25JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Fri 27/216:25MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R14 437

Wed 1/412:40JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways

Sat 11/419:50MLE - JNB

1 stop16h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R13 385

Mon 16/313:25JNB - MLE

1 stop17h 00mEmirates

Mon 23/316:25MLE - JNB

2 stops21h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R14 437

Fri 16/122:20JNB - MLE

2 stops20h 00mEmirates

Thu 22/118:20MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 15mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R14 536

Last-minute flights to Malé
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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

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

1 stop15h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 25/29:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R13 352

Fri 20/212:45JNB - MLE

1 stop23h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 27/221:05MLE - JNB

1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R12 826

Wed 25/212:45JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 40mQatar Airways

Mon 2/39:40MLE - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R13 517

One-way flights to Malé
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Mon 2/212:50JNB - MLE

3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1R6 841

Sun 1/212:05JNB - MLE

3 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1R6 972

Sat 31/19:50JNB - MLE

1 stop18h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/1R7 186

Mon 2/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/1R7 202

Fri 6/29:50JNB - MLE

1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/1R7 301

Fri 30/11:35JNB - MLE

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1R7 761

Tue 3/213:45JNB - MLE

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/1R7 794

Wed 4/212:50JNB - MLE

3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1R8 074

Fri 6/217:00JNB - MLE

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1R8 090

Mon 2/21:35JNB - MLE

3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/1R8 123

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Return

Price

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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 1/4

12:40-8:05

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Sat 11/4

19:50-9:00

1 stop16h 10m

R13 385

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

9:50-14:00

1 stop25h 10m

Male

Thu 30/4

9:50-8:20

1 stop25h 30m

R13 665

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 16/3

19:55-22:15

1 stop23h 20m

Male

Mon 23/3

23:30-18:35

1 stop46h 05m

R14 076

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 20/2

10:25-14:55

1 stop25h 30m

Male

Fri 27/2

16:25-10:25

2 stops21h 00m

R14 437

JohannesburgMalé

JNB - MLE

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

13:25-9:25

1 stop17h 00m

Male

Mon 23/3

16:25-10:25

2 stops21h 00m

R14 437

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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 15 hours 20 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

3 461 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

3 461 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 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

1 427 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 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

3 698 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 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

1 358 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 461 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, Emirates 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 (15 hours 20 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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