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✈️ Cheap flights from London to The Maldives
Compare London – The Maldives fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 8,538 km and takes around 10 h 55 min nonstop.
📏 Distance8,538 km (5,305 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 10 h 55 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceThe Maldives is 4 hours ahead of London
🛫 AirportsLHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY, SEN → MLE
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $458
📅 Cheapest months to fly London → The Maldives
- $508Oct 26
- $458Nov 26
- $706Dec 26
- $726Jan 27
- $644Feb 27
- $1,050Mar 27
- $1,134Aug 27
- $782Sep 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
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- 31°Feb☀️
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- 32°Apr⛅
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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
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Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
London to The Maldives flights: questions
How long is the flight from London to The Maldives?
A nonstop flight from London to The Maldives takes about 10 h 55 min for the 8,538 km (5,305 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is The Maldives from London?
The Maldives is about 8,538 km (5,305 miles) from London as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between London and The Maldives?
Right now The Maldives is 4 hours ahead of London. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to The Maldives?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $458. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve London and The Maldives?
From London: London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Stansted (STN), London Luton (LTN), London City (LCY), London Southend (SEN). 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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