Cheap flights from London to Maldives

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Where in Maldives would you like to go?

There are lots of destinations to choose from when you're planning your trip from London to Maldives.

Flying from London to Maldives

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest plane ticket found$714
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time10 hrs, 26 mins
Places to go20
Most popular airlineIberia
Average flights per week29

Cheapest time to fly from London to Maldives

Looking for the lowest ticket prices to Maldives from London? We can help you pick the cheapest month to fly.

London to Maldives flight deals

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best roundtrip flight from London to Maldives? If you want to travel next month, roundtrip fares start from $847. Find the lowest prices on one-way and roundtrip flight tickets right here.

Flights from London to Maldives FAQs

The cheapest month to fly from London to Maldives is September. See if any of these flights in September suit you.
We've taken a look at the year ahead using our flights calendar. The cheapest flight route from London to Maldives is London to Velana International. You can buy a ticket to fly this route from $713.

Take a look at London to Velana International flights.
The average flight time from London to Maldives is 10 hours and 26 minutes.
Looking at the year ahead, the cheapest airline flying to Maldives from London is Etihad Airways.

Explore Etihad Airways flight ticket options today. 

If this airline doesn't suit you, the second cheapest airline is British Airways.

How to find cheap flights from London to Maldives

  • The cheapest return flight from London to Maldives is currently priced at $714.

  • You'll be traveling from London into Velana International in Malé with that fare.

  • A one-way ticket starts at $314.

  • Happy to go wherever the cheap flights are? Enter 'Maldives' in the 'To' field to find the lowest fares across different cities.

  • Maldives is home to two international airports.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' to widen your search and compare prices across all airports close to both your departure and destination cities.

  • The sooner you book, the better. Fares tend to rise as your trip date gets closer, not drop.

  • Keep tabs on price changes by setting up a Price Alert. If you haven't already, download the Skyscanner app to get notifications as they happen.

Best time to fly from London to Maldives

  • September is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from London to Maldives.

  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to travel in general, with fares dipping during midweek when it's quieter.

  • The height of the travel season in Maldives runs through January, November and December. December is the busiest month and a good time to visit if you want everything open and in full swing.

  • Alternatively, avoid the busiest travel periods by checking out flights in March, April and June. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.

Flights from London to Maldives: what to expect

  • London offers a range of airports to fly from: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW), and London Stansted Airport (STN).

  • From London, you can fly nonstop to at least one airport in Maldives.

  • Roughly seven direct flights connect London with cities around Maldives each week.

  • Settle in for the journey with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic, the main airlines operating this route.

  • Malé is one of the most popular routes from London to Maldives.

  • The average journey on this route takes around 10 hours 25 minutes.

Popular places to visit in Maldives

Malé

  • A popular destination for London to Maldives flights, this city in Malé Atoll earns its place on any travel itinerary. From Diving and Malé Beach to Eastern Beach, the must-sees stack up quickly.

  • Velana International Airport (MLE) is Malé's main airport.

  • Ready to book your perfect base? Explore the range of hotels in Malé.

Viligili

Dharavandhoo

  • Well-known attractions to squeeze in while you're visiting Dharavandhoo include Dharavandhoo hanifaru Bay Beach.

  • Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV) is the main airport to plan your flight around.

  • Whether you're on a tight budget or ready to splurge, hotels in Gan Island offer options for every kind of trip.

Visiting Maldives for the first time? Here's what you need to know

  • Know the entry rules before you go. Rules can vary depending on your passport and reason for travel. Always check with reliable sources like your airline or embassy websites.

  • The population of Maldives is estimated at about 530,000. Malé is the capital.

  • Time is consistent across this destination, with only one standard time zone based on UTC+5.

  • Choose the season that matches how you like to explore, whether that's cooler, hotter or somewhere in between. May is one of the warmest months in Maldives.

  • Conditions are often coolest around January.

  • February is generally the driest month, while May has the most rain.

  • Some of the biggest events on the local calendar include the Festival of Breaking the Fast (end of Ramadan), Independence Day and the Whale Shark Festival. Line up your London to Maldives flight around occasions like these to experience something beyond the ordinary.

Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental

  • Booked that cheap flight from London to Maldives? Now decide where you're going to stay and how you'll travel around. Check out the range of hotels in Maldives and filter your search by location, star rating and more. You can also browse car rental options in Maldives and choose from pickup locations in cities or at airports.

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