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✈️ Cheap flights from Dubai to The Maldives
Compare Dubai – The Maldives fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 3,041 km and takes around 4 h 20 min nonstop.
📏 Distance3,041 km (1,889 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 4 h 20 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceThe Maldives is 1 hour ahead of Dubai
🛫 AirportsDXB → MLE
💸 Cheapest monthJan 2027 – from $386
📅 Cheapest months to fly Dubai → The Maldives
- $463Oct 26
- $396Nov 26
- $396Dec 26
- $386Jan 27
- $392Feb 27
- $418Mar 27
- $544Apr 27
- $455May 27
- $459Jun 27
- $422Jul 27
- $423Aug 27
- $637Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Maldives
Best: December–April: the dry northeast monsoon brings sunshine, calm seas and excellent visibility for snorkelling and diving.
Shoulder season: November and late April: mostly good weather with lower prices and fewer visitors.
Weather by month in Malé
- 30°Jan⛅
- 31°Feb☀️
- 31°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr⛅
- 31°May🌧
- 31°Jun🌧
- 30°Jul🌧
- 30°Aug🌧
- 30°Sep🌧
- 30°Oct🌧
- 30°Nov🌧
- 30°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Snorkel a house reef – Slip off the beach into warm, clear water filled with reef fish, turtles and baby sharks.
- Swim with whale sharks – Join a boat trip in South Ari Atoll to snorkel beside the world's biggest fish.
- See mantas at Hanifaru Bay – Watch dozens of manta rays feeding in Baa Atoll's protected bay during the plankton season.
- Stay on a local island – Sleep in a guesthouse on an inhabited island to experience Maldivian village life on a budget.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackKeep two cards in two places
Carry one card in your wallet and hide a backup in your bag, so one lost wallet never ends the trip.
Planning hackSlow down to save
Staying longer in fewer places cuts transport costs and unlocks weekly discounts on stays.
Dubai to The Maldives flights: questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to The Maldives?
A nonstop flight from Dubai to The Maldives takes about 4 h 20 min for the 3,041 km (1,889 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is The Maldives from Dubai?
The Maldives is about 3,041 km (1,889 miles) from Dubai as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Dubai and The Maldives?
Right now The Maldives is 1 hour ahead of Dubai. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to The Maldives?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jan 2027, from about $386. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Dubai and The Maldives?
From Dubai: Dubai Intl (DXB). In The Maldives: Velana Intl (MLE).
Do I need a visa for Maldives?
It depends on your passport – see our Maldives visa & entry guide.
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