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Flights from London to Malé

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Malé (MLE) take about 11h 10m (8,539 km). British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly it. Lowest fare seen: $1074 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying London to Malé

Carriers on LHR–MLE according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ British Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Virgin Atlanticnonstop fare seen

London to Malé fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $1095 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $374. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$109526 Oct 2026 · British Airways	$432 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$109817 Nov 2026 · British Airways	$374 · 2 stops11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$11483 Dec 2026 · Virgin Atlantic	$403 · 2 stops3 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$116728 Jan 2027 · Virgin Atlantic	$393 · 3 stops9 Jan 2027
Mar 2027	$112330 Mar 2027 · British Airways	$415 · 2 stops5 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$118311 Apr 2027 · Virgin Atlantic	$473 · 1 stop11 Apr 2027
Aug 2027	—	$614 · 2 stops6 Aug 2027

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $374 for November 2026, $393 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London 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 — London to Malé flights

How long is the flight from London to Malé?

A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Malé (MLE) takes about 11h 10m, covering 8,539 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 London from Malé by air?

The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Velana International Airport is 8,539 km (5,306 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from London to Malé?

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

How much does a flight from London to Malé cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–MLE was $1074 USD with British Airways (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 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 London to Malé?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $374 one-way, against $614 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $427 with one stop against $1074 nonstop, a saving of $647. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from UK 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 12 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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