Abu Dhabi, UAEMalé

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Malé

Nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé (MLE) take about 4h 17m (3,025 km). Etihad Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $218 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Malé

Carriers on AUH–MLE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Etihad Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Abu Dhabi to Malé fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $198 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $196. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$19829 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways	—
Nov 2026	$2181 Nov 2026 · Etihad Airways	$196 · 1 stop12 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$57122 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways	$267 · 1 stop29 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$54118 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways	$219 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$57217 Feb 2027 · Etihad Airways	$259 · 1 stop10 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$5481 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways	$277 · 1 stop23 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$57917 Apr 2027 · Etihad Airways	$306 · 2 stops5 Apr 2027
May 2027	$60217 May 2027 · Etihad Airways	$330 · 1 stop6 May 2027
Jun 2027	$6078 Jun 2027 · Etihad Airways	$330 · 1 stop10 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $196 in November 2026, against $219 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Abu Dhabi to Malé, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Abu Dhabi to Malé flights

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé (MLE) takes about 4h 17m, covering 3,025 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Abu Dhabi from Malé by air?

The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport and Velana International Airport is 3,025 km (1,880 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the AUH–MLE route include Etihad Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to Malé cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on AUH–MLE was $218 USD with Etihad Airways (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $196 one-way, against $330 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Abu Dhabi to Malé?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $196 with one stop against $218 nonstop, a saving of $22. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UAE to Malé?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Malé visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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