How long does it take to fly to Malé?

Flight times from South Africa to Malé vary, but if you’re flying out of Cape Town and flying into Malé (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 16h 10m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Malé is flying from Johannesburg to Malé, which will take roughly 16h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Male?

Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Male

Which airlines fly to Malé?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malé from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Malé. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Malé on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Male Airport?

Prices for flights from South Africa to Male Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Male Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Male Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Male Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Male Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Male Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Male Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:50 - 5:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:10 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 766Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24

9:50 - 5:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

16h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:10 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R12 782Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Nov 24

14:05 - 14:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:40 - 4:00MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 974Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

14:05 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

15h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:40 - 4:00MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 991Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

9:45 - 13:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

24h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

9:15 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 240Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 25

13:30 - 9:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

17h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

16:25 - 16:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

51h 10m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R14 368Emirates

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 29

9:45 - 14:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

25h 30m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bengaluru Intl

12:45 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m3 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R14 368Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

13:30 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

22h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:00 - 20:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 416Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

10:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

22h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

23:10 - 9:25MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R31 651Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

10:40 - 11:50CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

22h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

23:10 - 9:25MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R31 651Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28

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25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:15 - 20:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 448Emirates

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

10:05 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

32h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9:15 - 5:30MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 608Emirates

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

10:05 - 15:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:15 - 20:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 640Emirates

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

10:05 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

32h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9:15 - 5:30MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 656Emirates

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

20:55 - 8:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

32h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:40 - 4:00MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R15 441Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

10:05 - 21:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

32h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

16:30 - 20:35MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl

R15 698Emirates

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

1:15 - 13:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

32h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14:10 - 8:20MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 402Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Tue, Sep 15

9:45 - 13:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

24h 35m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Doha Hamad Intl Sharjah

14:20 - 13:30MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 10m3 stops Sharjah Manama Bahrain Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R16 899Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

9:45 - 13:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MLE Male

24h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

15:15 - 20:10MLE Male-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 55m3 stops Bengaluru Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R17 011Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

23:30 - 8:15CPT Cape Town Intl-MLE Male

53h 45m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

9:25 - 13:00MLE Male-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 35m3 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R17 203Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Oct 9

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Nov 21

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 15m

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Oct 2

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m

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MLE14:30Male

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MLE19:40Male

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 974

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JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Oct 23

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m

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32h 55m

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Sat 21/11

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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R12 990

JohannesburgMalé

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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Mon 19/10

9:45-13:10

2 stops24h 25m

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Sun 25/10

9:15-8:20

2 stops26h 05m

R14 240

JohannesburgMalé

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

JNBMLE

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13:30-9:30

1 stop17h 00m

Male

Thu 29/10

16:25-16:35

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R14 368

JohannesburgMalé

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

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Wed 7/10

9:45-14:15

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R14 368

JohannesburgMalé

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MLE Male

JNBMLE

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

13:30-15:00

1 stop22h 30m

Male

Mon 28/9

23:00-20:35

1 stop24h 35m

R14 416

Cape TownMalé

CPT Cape Town Intl - MLE Male

CPTMLE

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Tue 22/9

10:40-11:50

2 stops22h 10m

Male

Mon 28/9

23:10-9:25

2 stops37h 15m

R31 651

Cape TownMalé

CPT Cape Town Intl - MLE Male

CPTMLE

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/9

10:40-11:50

2 stops22h 10m

Male

Mon 28/9

23:10-9:25

2 stops37h 15m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malé?

The cheapest month to fly to Malé from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 343, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Malé in February, then you should wait until November to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R13 519.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Malé?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Malé from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malé for around R14 155 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Malé from South Africa for as low as R12 782 on momondo.

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Best price found	R7 112
Fastest flight time	14h 35m
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The best one-way flight to Malé from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R7 112. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Malé found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R12 766.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Malé takes 14h 35m

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Prices for flights from South Africa to Male Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Male Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Male Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Male Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Male Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Male Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R11 194	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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