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Find cheap flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Maldives from $1,405

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FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • How can I fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)?

    Several major airlines, including Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue, and Swiss Airlines offer one-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Velana International Airport (MLE), usually with stops in Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB). You can also choose from a variety of two-stop routes, including those operated by Air France Airlines, which may result in cost savings but will lengthen your trip by at least 3h.

  • What kind of services will I have access to onboard flights to Velana International Airport (MLE) from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)?

    Major airlines operating this route offer different services to passengers. For instance, Delta Airlines provide passengers with free Wi-Fi, entertainment, meals, and enough legroom space for comfort during your flight.

  • How far is the Maldives from Velana International Airport (MLE)?

    Velana International Airport (MLE) is located about 51 miles from the Maldives. You may go to the Maldives on a flight in approximately 1h 41min. On the other hand, a ferry will get you there in around 2h 56 min.

  • Are there activities to do at the airports?

    There are always a lot of amenities to utilize at the airports of departure and arrival. You may get a 5min massage at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), and the airport offers free live music and art performances four days every week. Alternatively, you can relax at any of the lounges at Velana International Airport (MLE).

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Maldives.

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    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Maldives from Houston George Bush Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston George Bush Airport to Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Maldives with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Maldives from Houston George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Maldives

  • Morning departure is around 7% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • There are several parking alternatives available if you need to leave from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and need to park your vehicle. For travelers who want to park for less than 12 hours, the airport has allocated short-term parking facilities at each terminal. However, executive parking, concierge service, and sure parking are the most expensive choices. The airport also has a shuttle service that travels among the terminals.
  • There is no better place to stay if you have scheduled an early morning flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) than Houston Airport Marriott Hotel. It is only 0.4 miles from the airport and provides first-rate amenities, such as an outdoor pool. As such, you will wake up energized and avert the early morning commute.
  • Before you take off for the Maldives, stop by the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) currency exchange desk in terminal E's arrivals hall to convert your dollars or euros to Maldivian Rufiyaa. However, there are some parts of the Maldives where you can use dollars. Alternatively, you can exchange your money at the Velana International Airport (MLE) at Terminals 1 and 3 of the airport.
  • If you arrive after hours at Velana International Airport (MLE) in the Maldives and need accommodation, don’t look any further than Hulhule Island Hotel, Turquoise Residence by UI, Hotel Lonuveli, and Dreams Grand. These hotels are easily accessible; therefore, you will be able to avoid the nighttime rush.
  • Both the arrival and departure airports offer unique services for passengers with limited mobility upon request. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), it is advisable that you call your airline before your scheduled flight date to have these services arranged. On the other hand, Velana International Airport (MLE) offers extra assistance and wheelchair services for easy navigation through the airport.
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*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

Top 5 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to the Maldives

 
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1472 reviews
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I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - SIN
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I commend the flight attendants on our SFO-SIN flight who went above and beyond to provide us with extra snacks and food. This type of service makes the flight experience personal and awesome.

It was a great flight Food was great Crew was spectacular

In general good, but the machine seems to be long in operation and some functions were restricted as e. g. Adjusting of seats.

People were so nice! Economy seats were small and cramped feeling for me. I’m slender and 6 feet tall

The singapore airline now compared before covid, I like the service before covid. SQ was the best of all airlines but now I am going to look for different airline if I am travelling in asia.

Perfect experience from boarding through to leaving the flight, comfortable and personalised service from all staff, highly recommended

They were able to assist my elderly father and myself after not being able to check in to scoot. The counter service was phenomenal. They did what they could to get us on the next plane so we could catch our Connecting flight. Scoot closed early on us so we ended up missing our flight.

Due to the delay of my first flight, my connecting flight with JetBlue was canceled by Singapore Airlines, but the JetBlue crew was very accommodating and rebooked a seat for me. The crew was very nice and had good attitude.

The overall operation needs to be improved. The in-flight services took forever and sometimes ran out of options.

Left hr late & arrived 1hr late luggage was slow to be offloaded! The flight crew & food were good! Movie selection was ok!

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Check-in counter at the airport took more than an hour of standing in queue with online checkin. And after entering the gate the flight delayed more than 30 mins.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

Missed the flight because of them and up geting a rental car

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Flight from SBP to DFW 1. They rerouted us through PHX 2. Delayed flight out of SBP for 3 hrs so we missed our connection Downgrade on rerouted flight. Back of the plane, center seats, didn't sit together 4. Return flight out of DFW same exact thing. Delayed, missed connection, Downgrade + they lost our luggage! A complete mess.

Do not eat the bagel! Otherwise, good albeit late, breakfast in first. Boarding downgrade only because flight was delayed due to plane change due to undisclosed problem with original aircraft. I did not use entertainment.

Was as expected. Good leg room on planes - much appreciated.

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

I don’t think the flight attendants are happy. They do not seem to be friendly or welcoming.

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53h 20mIAH-MLE
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