Quick answer: Dubai to Male, the gateway to the Maldives, averaged about AED 2,962 return over the past 12 months. July was the cheapest month (about AED 2,409) and May the most expensive (about AED 3,426). Emirates and flydubai fly direct about 49 times a week between them, in about 4h 15m. Booking about 6 weeks ahead was enough to save around 21%.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Average return | About AED 2,962 |
| Average one way | About AED 1,211 |
| Cheapest month | July, about AED 2,409 |
| Most expensive | May (about AED 3,426), February (about AED 3,015) |
| Direct flight time | About 4h 14m |
| Cheapest day to fly | Wednesday |
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Direct airlines
Your flight is only half the journey
Male Velana airport is the arrival point for almost every resort, but most resorts are on other islands. Depending on the resort, the last leg is a speedboat, a seaplane or a domestic flight, and it is usually booked through the resort, not the airline. Check the transfer time and cost before you choose your flight, because seaplanes only fly in daylight.
July is the value month
July was the cheapest month at about AED 2,409 return, during the wetter southwest monsoon season, while February and May were the dearest. If you can travel in the rainy season, you save on the flight and often on the resort too.
Cheapest day and booking time
- Wednesday departures averaged about AED 2,732 return, the cheapest day.
- Monday was the most expensive, about AED 3,004.
- About 6 weeks ahead was the sweet spot; last minute fares ran only about 2% above average.
Visa and packages
The Maldives gives visitors a free visa on arrival, but you need a confirmed hotel or resort booking and a return ticket. For flights, resort and transfers in one price, see our Maldives holiday packages from Dubai.
Pay monthly for your ticket
If a return comes to AED 2,962, that can be four Tabby payments of about AED 741, or a longer Tabby plan of up to 12 months. UAE residents can also use Tamara or a 3 to 12 month plan on a UAE credit card from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB or Emirates NBD; we only need your phone number to send the link. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Fares are 12 month averages from public flight search data, checked by White Sky Travel in November 2026, not live prices. Today’s fare for your dates can be higher or lower. See also the cheapest month to fly from the UAE and our baggage allowance comparison.
Dubai to Male FAQs
How long is the flight from Dubai to the Maldives?
A direct flight to Male takes about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to Male?
Emirates, about 28 times a week, and flydubai, about 21 times a week.
What is the cheapest month to fly Dubai to the Maldives?
July, at about AED 2,409 return. May and February are the most expensive.
Do I need a visa for the Maldives?
Visitors get a free visa on arrival with a confirmed hotel booking and a return ticket.
Can I pay for a Dubai to Maldives ticket monthly?
Yes. UAE residents can pay with Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month UAE credit card plan. We only need your phone number.
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