Lodhi Garden, New Delhi. taken by Anita Mishra, New Delhi — flights from Male to New Delhi
MaléDelhi, India

Flights from Malé to Delhi

Nonstop flights from Malé (MLE) to Delhi (DEL) take about 3h 55m (2,735 km). Air India flies it. Lowest fare seen: $289 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Delhi: Anita Mishra, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Delhi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Beautiful view of Safdarjung's Tomb and garden, showcasing Mughal architecture under a clear blue sky. — arriving in Delhi

Airport transfer

DEL → New Delhi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Male →2 lounges at Male AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresDEL to New Delhi: getting into town →

Things to book in Delhi

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Airlines flying Malé to Delhi

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

✈ Air Indianonstop fare seen

Malé to Delhi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $289 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $244. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$28931 Oct 2026 · Air India$257 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026 · IndiGo
Nov 2026$36513 Nov 2026 · Air India$250 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026 · IndiGo
Dec 2026$44223 Dec 2026 · Air India$255 · 1 stop14 Dec 2026 · IndiGo
Jan 2027$33727 Jan 2027 · Air India$244 · 1 stop27 Jan 2027 · IndiGo
Feb 2027$35825 Feb 2027 · Air India$276 · 1 stop8 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$35728 Mar 2027 · Air India$275 · 1 stop28 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$34210 Apr 2027 · Air India$262 · 1 stop28 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $250 for November 2026, $244 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Malé to Delhi, 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 Delhi

Based on weather and travel conditions in India

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The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Peak season: October – March

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Frequently asked questions — Malé to Delhi flights

How long is the flight from Malé to Delhi?
A nonstop flight from Malé (MLE) to Delhi (DEL) takes about 3h 55m, covering 2,735 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 Malé from Delhi by air?
The great-circle distance between Velana International Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport is 2,735 km (1,699 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Malé to Delhi?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MLE–DEL route include Air India. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Malé to Delhi cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MLE–DEL was $289 USD with Air India (nonstop), departing 31 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 Malé to Delhi?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $244 one-way, against $276 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Malé to Delhi?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $244 with one stop against $289 nonstop, a saving of $45. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Malé to India?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter India 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.
What is the best time to visit Delhi?
The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

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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