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

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 1:22 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 1:37 am.

The flight takes about 4h 12m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Malé to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 12m, covering 1,878 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.

Round-trip flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi range from $484 to $577, with an average of $533 over the past 12 months. Anything below $484 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $385 round-trip via Kochi (COK), compared to $533 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Malé to Abu Dhabi flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $399 to $2,331. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Malé to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $336, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Most connecting flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi pass through Kochi (COK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Malé to Abu Dhabi route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $486 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $633, a difference of $147. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Malé and Abu Dhabi.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Etihad Airways: 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.