Flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi
Nonstop flights from Malé (MLE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) take about 4h 17m (3,025 km). Etihad Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $264 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Abu Dhabi
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
AUH → Abu Dhabi, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Malé to Abu Dhabi
Carriers on MLE–AUH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Malé to Abu Dhabi fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $264 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $26429 Oct 2026 · Etihad Airways | — |
| Nov 2026 | $31822 Nov 2026 · Etihad Airways | — |
| Dec 2026 | $3188 Dec 2026 · Etihad Airways | — |
| Jan 2027 | $32522 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways | — |
| Feb 2027 | $31712 Feb 2027 · Etihad Airways | — |
| Mar 2027 | $33522 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways | $333 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $53622 Apr 2027 · Etihad Airways | $422 · 1 stop17 Apr 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $264 in October 2026, against $317 at best later on.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Malé to Abu Dhabi, 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.
Best time to fly to Abu Dhabi
Based on weather and travel conditions in UAE
Winter (October–April) is perfect with temperatures around 24°C and clear skies. Peak summer (June–September) sees temperatures above 40°C but indoor malls and beaches remain popular.
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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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