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Flights from Malé to Almaty

Nonstop flights from Malé (MLE) to Almaty (ALA) take about 5h 58m (4,368 km). Air Astana flies it. Lowest fare seen: $447 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Malé to Almaty

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

✈ Air Astananonstop fare seen

Malé to Almaty fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $396 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $309. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$39629 Oct 2026 · Air Astana$379 · 1 stop26 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$57729 Nov 2026 · Air Astana$327 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$57714 Dec 2026 · Air Astana$309 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$5812 Jan 2027 · Air Astana$396 · 1 stop27 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$58618 Feb 2027 · Air Astana$392 · 1 stop17 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$65020 Mar 2027 · Air Astana$348 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027
Apr 2027—$509 · 2 stops17 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $327 for November 2026, $309 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 (Malé to Almaty, 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 — Malé to Almaty flights

How long is the flight from Malé to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from Malé (MLE) to Almaty (ALA) takes about 5h 58m, covering 4,368 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 Almaty by air?
The great-circle distance between Velana International Airport and Almaty International Airport is 4,368 km (2,714 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Malé to Almaty?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MLE–ALA route include Air Astana. 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 Almaty cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MLE–ALA was $447 USD with Air Astana (nonstop), departing 28 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 Malé to Almaty?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $309 one-way, against $509 for April 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 Almaty?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $278 with one stop against $447 nonstop, a saving of $169. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Malé to Almaty?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Almaty 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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