Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 2h 10m.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Monday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airlines fly to Malé?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malé from Melbourne Airport according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Malé. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Malé on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most punctual flight time for Melbourne to Malé flights?

Generally, flights departing at night tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Flights connecting via Singapore (SIN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 09m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Melbourne Airport to Malé?

Flights via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) offer the lowest average return price of $1,111.

How often are flights from Melbourne to Malé delayed?

Historically, on average around 7% of flights between Melbourne and Malé have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 60 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Melbourne to Malé flights?

According to our data, Maldivian have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 7% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Melbourne to Male?

Sichuan Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Melbourne to Male

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Melbourne Airport and Malé?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) was the most common stop: 44% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

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

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport as of September 2026.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Male Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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01:30 - 09:50MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

14h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

10:45 - 21:30MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

28h 45m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,014Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

06:15 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

20h 15m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

21:30 - 05:00MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

25h 30m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,024Multiple Airlines

Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

17:10 - 08:15MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

21h 05m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:25 - 16:00MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

24h 35m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,075SriLankan Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

17:10 - 08:15MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

21h 05m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 16:00MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

13h 05m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,075SriLankan Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

12:00 - 17:50MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

35h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

20:35 - 10:00MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

31h 25m3 stops Kunming Changshui Ji'an Ji An/Jing Gang Shan Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,253China Eastern

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

22:30 - 21:30MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

29h 00m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Fuzhou Kunming Changshui

19:05 - 10:00MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

32h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,257China Eastern

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

16:10 - 14:50MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

28h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

09:40 - 17:50MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,411Qatar Airways

Wed, 10 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

16:10 - 14:50MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

28h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

09:40 - 17:50MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,413Qatar Airways

Wed, 10 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

00:30 - 14:25MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

19h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20:55 - 07:15MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

28h 20m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,779Malaysia Airlines

Sun, 31 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

00:30 - 14:25MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

19h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:25 - 07:15MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

39h 50m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,794Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 9 Mar - Sat, 13 Mar

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$1,597Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

16:10 - 14:25MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

27h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:25 - 19:10MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

28h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,668Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

16:10 - 14:25MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

27h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:35 - 23:35MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

26h 00m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,700SriLankan Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

16:10 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

32h 40m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:25 - 15:40MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

24h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,712SriLankan Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

16:10 - 19:50MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

32h 40m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:25 - 14:40MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

24h 15m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

$1,758SriLankan Airlines

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23:30 - 08:15MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

37h 45m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15:35 - 07:15MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

33h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,128Malaysia Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

11:00 - 19:35MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

61h 35m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Zhaotong Kunming Changshui

09:25 - 20:10MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

29h 45m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,347Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

23:30 - 14:25MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

19h 55m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

09:25 - 09:20MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

41h 55m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,407Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

23:30 - 11:25MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

16h 55m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl

15:35 - 07:15MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

33h 40m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$2,452Malaysia Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

18:25 - 21:50MEL Melbourne-MLE Male

32h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi

23:10 - 12:00MLE Male-MEL Melbourne

30h 50m1 stop Singapore Changi

$4,456Singapore Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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14 Oct

MEL12:00Melbourne

35h 50m

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MLE17:50Male

21 Oct

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$1,277

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21h 05m

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$1,075

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MEL15:40Melbourne

$1,082

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21 Oct

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28 Oct

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20:55-07:15

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$1,779

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00:30-14:25

2 stops19h 55m

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Sat 13/3

09:25-07:15

2 stops39h 50m

$1,794

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne Airport and Malé?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,177 to $1,493.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,014.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Malé?

If you’re not able to fly to Malé in March, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Melbourne Airport to Malé during November average around $1,132.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Malé from Melbourne Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Malé for around $1,378 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 Melbourne Airport for as low as $1,034 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Melbourne Airport to Malé flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Melbourne Airport to Malé flight.

How have Melbourne Airport to Malé flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Melbourne Airport to Malé flights are approximately 35% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Melbourne Airport to Malé according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	$459
Fastest flight time	20h 15m
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The best one-way flight to Malé from Melbourne Airport in the past 72 hours is $459. The best return flight deal from Melbourne Airport to Malé found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,014.

The fastest flight from Melbourne Airport to Malé takes 20h 15m

There are no direct flights from Melbourne Airport to Malé. There are no popular flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Malé.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne Airport to Malé

How far is Melbourne to Male by plane?
There are 8665.0 km between Melbourne and Male. Typically, this will take 20h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport?
Prices for flights from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Melbourne Airport to Male Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Male Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Melbourne Airport to Malé?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Melbourne Airport to Malé is Singapore Airlines (35% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Malaysia Airlines (32%), SriLankan Airlines (28%), and Qatar Airways (3%).

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Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom $692	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 318 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
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