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You can exchange your Sterling for the local MVR at Malé Airport after landing. The office is located in the Arrivals Area to the left of the terminal exit door. There are also several ATMs throughout the airport, one of which is in the Arrivals Terminal.

Because the airport is located on a small island, there is only one hotel. The Hulhule Island Hotel is about a 5min walk from the airport and about a 2min drive. There is a free shuttle that runs 24/7 between the hotel and the airport if you prefer not to walk. The hotel also provides a complimentary ferry service to Malé Island at scheduled hours.

If you want to get to the Island of Malé, which is about 3 miles away, then you can take a ferry from the jetty outside the airport, which will take around 10min. The ferry service runs every 10min between 06:00 and 23:59 and then every 30min from 00:00 to 06:00.

Yes, the airport has storage and locker facilities for you to securely store your luggage if you need to. The Baggage Storage Office is located by the Terminal Help desk. You’ll pay around 92 MVR (4.30 GBP) to around 185 MVR (8.70 GBP) depending on the size of your bags. You can store them for up to 24h at these prices.

If you fly with Turkish Airlines then you’ll most likely be flying from London Heathrow, where you’ll find three lounges to choose from in Terminal 2. Etihad Airlines also offer a lounge at London Heathrow with complimentary drinks and food. Flying with KML Crown Airlines will allow you to enjoy their lounges and complementary services in London City Airport and Heathrow.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Malé flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Malé. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Male (MLE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• BeOnd: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $614 round-trip via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared to $1,122 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 47% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London Heathrow Airport to Malé route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $867 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,021, a difference of $154. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Malé route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 12 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Malé flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Malé are National Football Stadium and Presidential Jetty. These are among the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Malé:

• Earliest: departs at 6:10 pm and lands at 4:41 am
• Latest: departs at 8:05 pm and lands at 6:36 am.

The flight takes about 10h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% above the route average of $945. Book 2 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Malé takes 10h 31m, covering 5,302 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 33m, compared with 14h 14m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 14h 24m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Malé is 4 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Maldives Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Malé range from $794 to $1,221, with an average of $945 over the past 12 months. Anything below $794 counts as a good deal.