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Flights from Riyadh to Malé

Nonstop flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE) take about 5h 6m (3,681 km). Flynas flies it. Lowest fare seen: $263 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Riyadh to Malé

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

✈ Flynasnonstop fare seen

Riyadh to Malé fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $263 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $190. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$190 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$197 · 1 stop30 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$28417 Dec 2026 · Flynas—
Jan 2027$26319 Jan 2027 · Flynas$249 · 1 stop19 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$253 · 1 stop18 Feb 2027
Apr 2027—$267 · 1 stop26 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $190 in October 2026, against $249 at best later on.

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

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Malé?
A nonstop flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE) takes about 5h 6m, covering 3,681 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 Riyadh from Malé by air?
The great-circle distance between King Khalid International Airport and Velana International Airport is 3,681 km (2,287 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Malé?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the RUH–MLE route include Flynas. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Riyadh to Malé cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on RUH–MLE was $263 USD with Flynas (nonstop), departing 19 Jan 2027, 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 Riyadh to Malé?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $190 one-way, against $284 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Riyadh to Malé?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $190 with one stop against $263 nonstop, a saving of $73. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Saudi Arabia 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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