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When you touchdown at ACC Airport you can convert your UAE Dirhams to Maldivian Rufiyaa with ease. You will find a Bank of Maldives Exchange Counter in the Arrivals Hall after you've collected your baggage. There are also several ATMs outside the Departure Terminal where you can withdraw local currency.

You can keep your children entertained at DXB Airport by using the kids’ entertainment service before take-off. For instance, on Concourse B there is the Zen Garden. This provides a selection of fun activities like climbing areas, play equipment and interactive games. You can also use the baby changing rooms if you want some privacy to nurse your new born.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Malé flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Malé. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• flydubai

Flights from Dubai to Malé usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Male (MLE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Malé:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $379 round-trip via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), compared to $820 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $3–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Malé most commonly connect through:

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 2% of one-stop connections

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Dubai to Malé route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $770 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $804, a difference of $34. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Malé route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Malé flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Malé are National Football Stadium and Presidential Jetty. These are among the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Malé:

• Earliest: departs at 1:25 am and lands at 5:40 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 am and lands at 2:30 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $797. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Malé takes 4h 15m, covering 1,888 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dubai to Malé are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $297, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 44m, compared with 11h 44m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and 12h 18m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Malé is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (Maldives Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Malé range from $597 to $866, with an average of $797 over the past 12 months. Anything below $597 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Malé flights:

• • flydubai
• • Emirates