{"id":15262,"date":"2024-03-24T22:31:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-25T02:31:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelseason.com\/?p=15262"},"modified":"2024-03-24T22:31:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T02:31:38","slug":"best-airlines-to-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelseason.com\/airlines\/best-airlines-to-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Airlines To Fly Into The Maldives"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Maldives is certainly a bucket list travel destination and that can be a trip of a lifetime. Think picturesque white sand beaches, total remoteness, and every water activity you can image.<\/p>

The Maldives is the beach destination for the luxury travel and its no wonder why it continues to attract travelers from all over.<\/p>

Even though the country is divided into several remote islands, its tourism popularity makes many airlines and destinations operating some of the best airplane seats money can buy<\/a>.<\/p>

Many folks save up cash or even stash away points for a special occasion trip to the Maldives. I know I was certainly planning on it after my wedding<\/a> but ended up going to Bodrum, Turkey instead<\/a>.<\/p>

If you are planning a trip to the Maldives, we will break down the best airlines to fly.<\/p>

Airports Near The Maldives<\/h2>

The Maldives is made up of many small islands but if you are traveling into the islands you will be landing in Male.<\/p>

Airport<\/th>Taxi To Center<\/th>Est Taxi Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Male (MLE)<\/td>15 min<\/td>$20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>

Male airport is a small island airport but still serves all major international carriers. If you are landing here you can take a 15 minute taxi to the city center but most travelers will be going onward to their resort directly from the airport.<\/p>

Male airport has several arrivals lounges and you can expect to need to wait a bit before your scheduled transfer. Many luxury hotels have their own private waiting terminals within the airport, making it more comfortable for those staying at certain hotels.<\/p>

When you plan to depart the Maldives, you will also need to make your way back to MLE. Note, the weather can be a bit unpredictable and effect your flight so be sure to keep checking the status as your trip gets close to departure or arrival.<\/p>

Airlines Flying To Maldives<\/h2>

If you are departing from the US, there are no options if you want to fly direct to the Maldvies. However, several airlines offer service with one stop and these includes major global carriers like Turkish Airlines<\/strong>, Emirates<\/strong>, Etihad<\/strong>, Qatar,<\/strong> Air India, <\/strong>and many more.<\/p>

Given you will be required to connect you also have several options from major US cities including New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, and San Francisco. <\/p>

When you depart from the US you will want to take account your first leg aircraft, whether you are going via London<\/a>, Istanbul<\/a>, or even Dubai<\/a>. We take this into account when departing from the US to break down the best option in each class.<\/p>

Airfare to the Maldives<\/h2>

Ticket prices to the Maldives are almost always expensive but can vary depending on the season. Since most travelers only find it worth it to go when its not the rainy season, you can expect to pay at least $900 – $1,400 in economy but this can certainly be higher around holidays. We like using Skyscanner to find the best deal<\/a> and their compare page makes it easy.<\/p>

Here is a breakdown of average round trip prices by month. <\/p>