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Cheap Flights from London to Malé (LHR-MLE)

 
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British Airways' premium economy adds extra legroom.
Virgin Atlantic's Premium Class includes wider seats.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Malé flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Malé to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Malé?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from London to Malé, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Malé?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé is September, where tickets cost $794 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,320 and $1,234 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Malé?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,006 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malé?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malé, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 2% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from London to Malé

 
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Low seasonJune
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

When to book flights from London to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Malé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking London to Malé flights

  • Does MLE Airport have a currency exchange office?

    You can exchange your Sterling for the local MVR at Malé Airport after landing. The office is located in the Arrivals Area to the left of the terminal exit door. There are also several ATMs throughout the airport, one of which is in the Arrivals Terminal.

  • Are there any hotels in MLE Airport for me to stay in?

    Because the airport is located on a small island, there is only one hotel. The Hulhule Island Hotel is about a 5min walk from the airport and about a 2min drive. There is a free shuttle that runs 24/7 between the hotel and the airport if you prefer not to walk. The hotel also provides a complimentary ferry service to Malé Island at scheduled hours.

  • How do I travel from MLE Airport to Malé Island?

    If you want to get to the Island of Malé, which is about 3 miles away, then you can take a ferry from the jetty outside the airport, which will take around 10min. The ferry service runs every 10min between 06:00 and 23:59 and then every 30min from 00:00 to 06:00.

  • Can I store my luggage at MLE Airport for a few hours?

    Yes, the airport has storage and locker facilities for you to securely store your luggage if you need to. The Baggage Storage Office is located by the Terminal Help desk. You’ll pay around 92 MVR (4.30 GBP) to around 185 MVR (8.70 GBP) depending on the size of your bags. You can store them for up to 24h at these prices.

  • What airport lounges can I use when flying from London to Malé?

    If you fly with Turkish Airlines then you’ll most likely be flying from London Heathrow, where you’ll find three lounges to choose from in Terminal 2. Etihad Airlines also offer a lounge at London Heathrow with complimentary drinks and food. Flying with KML Crown Airlines will allow you to enjoy their lounges and complementary services in London City Airport and Heathrow.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London and Malé?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Malé?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Malé flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Malé?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Malé, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Malé?

    There are nonstop flights from London to Malé on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Malé, Virgin Atlantic or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Malé are Virgin Atlantic and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,431 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $850 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Malé?

    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 London to Malé.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Malé?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Malé from London 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 London to Malé?

    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 Malé with an airline and back to London with another airline. Booking your flights between London and MLE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Malé?

    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 Malé from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malé

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,006 or less round-trip.
  • Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways frequently fly to Malé (MLE) Airport from London Heathrow (LHR) with only one stopover, often at Abu Dhabi or Istanbul Airports.
  • If you are flying to Malé Airport for a connecting flight then you can head straight to the Transfer Desk, and if you have checked-in luggage to your final destination then it will be transferred to your connecting flight. If you can’t find the Transfer Desk then the airport’s Customer Service staff will guide you.
  • There are tourist resort counters outside MLE Airport’s Arrival Terminal, where you’ll meet your hotel representative to help you with your resort transfer if you have pre-booked a place to stay.
  • MLE Airport has a health care centre in the terminal building where they can treat basic first aid and minor health emergencies. There is also a pharmacy within the airport, located just outside the arrival terminal.
  • MLE Airport’s information desk can be found outside the Arrival Terminal, where you can ask about hotels and general questions about the airport or airlines. The desk is open 24/7 to help you after you land.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Malé?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Male.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Male Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Male

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Direct returns

Male to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from London to Malé

 
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7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 671 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
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Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025LAX - LHR
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Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

There might be more food options for people who can't eat so much starch/sugar/bread/rice. Meat, cheese, walnuts/pecans for snack, maybe jerky or other kinds of meat-based snacks would be better than bread and rice and sweets. I had an extra chardonnay, which was fine. The entertainment was great.

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

Horrible leg room - coach seating with empty seat in middle on a 3 across seating. You buy business class for comfort which includes leg room. Absolutely no entertainment options either. Awful experience

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

The crew was very nice and pleasant. We were very reluctant to book our flight with British Airlines because we had bad experience with their flight attendants on the previous trips, they were rude and not helpful.

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