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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $653. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Malé.$653 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Velana International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.

Malé.$697 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $697, select.

Malé.$703 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Velana International on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $703, select.

Malé.$710 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Velana International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $710, select.

Malé.$715 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $715, select.

Malé.$720 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Velana International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $720, select.

Malé.$751 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $751, select.

Malé.$752 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Velana International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $752, select.

Malé.$755 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Velana International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $755, select.

Malé.$758 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Velana International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $758, select.

Malé.$759 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $759, select.

Malé.$771 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $771, select.

Malé.$796 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 10 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Velana International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $796, select.

Malé.$845 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Velana International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $845, select.

Malé.$845 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Velana International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $845, select.

Malé.$897 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Thu, 27 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Velana International on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $897, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Velana International

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Abu Dhabi to Malé: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$653
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airline	EgyptAir
Average flights per week	91

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zayed International to Velana International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Velana International is $653. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zayed International to Velana International?

4 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Velana International.

Which airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Velana International?

EgyptAir, Etihad Airways and Oman Air fly direct from Zayed International to Velana International.

How many flights are there a week from Zayed International to Velana International?

As of August 2026, there are 91 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Velana International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zayed International to Velana International?

The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Velana International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Velana International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Velana International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Malé?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zayed International Airport to Velana International with?

Currently, Air India and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Velana International.

Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé one hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to MLE start from 08:45 — the earliest with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 23:55 with Etihad Airways. In total, there are 21 weekly Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport flights.
Your AUH to MLE flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Malé (and then exploring more of the Maldives!) is a snap with Etihad Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Etihad Airways on this route.
Etihad Airways leads the way as the most punctual carrier for AUH to MLE flights, with 85.5% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AUH and MLE:
- Hamad International Airport
- Muscat Airport
- Kochi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)

The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $238. A round-trip fare is currently $653. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book ten months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from AUH to MLE.
Schedule your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from AUH to MLE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport.

Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Of all flights departing from Zayed International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)

Book a hotel near MLE if you're on a late Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé

From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.

When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)

It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to MLE in January. Temperatures average between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.