Flights to the Maldives
All international flights land at Velana International Airport (MLE) on Hulhulé Island, directly next to the capital Malé. The airport is on its own island and is connected to Hulhumalé by a bridge. Coordinates: [4.1918, 73.5290].
Flights from Germany
Direct Flights:
- Condor: Frankfurt → Malé (approx. 10h), seasonal (November–April). From €500 round trip.
- Eurowings Discover: Frankfurt → Malé, seasonal in the winter season. From €480.
The Best Connecting Flights:
- Emirates: Via Dubai (DXB), 4h layover. Several times daily, excellent service. From €450 Economy, from €2,500 Business. Total travel time approx. 13–14h.
- Qatar Airways: Via Doha (DOH). Highly awarded, from €420. Total travel time approx. 13h.
- Turkish Airlines: Via Istanbul (IST). Many German departure airports, from €400. Total travel time approx. 14–15h.
- Sri Lankan Airlines: Via Colombo (CMB). Cheapest option, from €380. Total travel time approx. 14–16h.
- Etihad: Via Abu Dhabi. Occasionally bargains from €370.
Flight Prices (Guidelines Round Trip from Germany)
| Period | Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Low Season (May–Oct) | €370–550 | €2,000–3,500 |
| Shoulder (Nov, Apr) | €450–650 | €2,500–4,000 |
| High Season (Dec–Mar) | €550–900 | €3,000–5,500 |
| Christmas/New Year | €800–1,400 | €4,500–7,000 |
💡 Tipp
Emirates and Qatar Airways often offer "stopover" packages: 1–2 nights in Dubai or Doha including hotel for a small surcharge. Perfect for breaking up the journey and visiting a second city.
Achtung
Many resorts on remote atolls require a seaplane transfer, which only flies during daylight (6:00–16:00). If your flight lands in Malé after 3:00 PM, you will need to spend a night in Hulhumalé or Malé — plan for this!
