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Flights from Delhi to Malé

Nonstop flights from Delhi (DEL) to Malé (MLE) take about 3h 55m (2,735 km). Air India flies it. Lowest fare seen: $232 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Delhi to Malé

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

✈ Air Indianonstop fare seen

Delhi to Malé fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $232 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $162. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$24026 Oct 2026 · Air India$171 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · IndiGo
Nov 2026$2324 Nov 2026 · Air India$162 · 1 stop3 Nov 2026 · IndiGo
Dec 2026$3021 Dec 2026 · Air India$174 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026 · IndiGo
Jan 2027$27427 Jan 2027 · Air India$172 · 1 stop27 Jan 2027 · IndiGo
Feb 2027$29025 Feb 2027 · Air India$185 · 1 stop4 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$27926 Mar 2027 · Air India$178 · 1 stop5 Mar 2027 · Air India
May 2027$26519 May 2027 · Air India$177 · 1 stop19 May 2027
Oct 2027$2841 Oct 2027 · Air India$191 · 1 stop1 Oct 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $162 for November 2026, $172 at best after that.

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 (Delhi 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 — Delhi to Malé flights

How long is the flight from Delhi to Malé?
A nonstop flight from Delhi (DEL) to Malé (MLE) 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 Delhi from Malé by air?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport and Velana International Airport is 2,735 km (1,699 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Delhi to Malé?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DEL–MLE 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 Delhi to Malé cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DEL–MLE was $232 USD with Air India (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 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 Delhi to Malé?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $162 one-way, against $191 for October 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Delhi to Malé?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $162 with one stop against $232 nonstop, a saving of $70. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from India 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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