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Cheapest round-trip
1,470 ﷼
Typical prices: 1,926 ﷼–3,366 ﷼
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/13Sun 11/18
RUH - MLE • 1 stop
Cheapest nonstop
1,921 ﷼
Typical prices: 1,790 ﷼–3,028 ﷼
flynas
Sat 12/8Wed 12/12
RUH - MLE • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly nonstop with flynas and BeOnd. Average duration is 5h 36m
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Most punctual • 100% on-time
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg 1,949 ﷼ (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Malé (RUH-MLE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Malé

Fri, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 18
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 am - 5:05 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
22h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
9:35 am - 9:00 amMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
1,470 ﷼Etihad Airways
21 hours ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:30 am - 5:05 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
16h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
9:35 pm - 2:55 amMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
7h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
1,478 ﷼Etihad Airways
2 days ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 2:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
7h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 6:20 pmMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
6h 25mnonstop
1,695 ﷼Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
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9:55 am - 7:15 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
19h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
flydubai Logo
1:15 pm - 8:25 pmMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
1,773 ﷼flydubai
3+ days ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:30 am - 5:05 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
22h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 6:35 amMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
23h 20m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
1,843 ﷼Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, Dec 8 - Sat, Dec 12
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5:10 am - 12:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
5h 45mnonstop
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1:55 pm - 6:20 pmMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
6h 25mnonstop
1,921 ﷼flynas
3+ days ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 8
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5:10 am - 12:55 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
5h 45mnonstop
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1:55 pm - 6:20 pmMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
6h 25mnonstop
1,939 ﷼flynas
3+ days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
flydubai Logo
9:25 pm - 12:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
12h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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1:15 pm - 8:25 pmMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
9h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
1,984 ﷼flydubai
3+ days ago
Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 7:45 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
18h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SriLankan Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 9:45 pmMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
14h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
2,113 ﷼SriLankan Airlines
2 days ago
Mon, Mar 22 - Fri, Mar 26
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 8:15 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-MLE Male
7h 20m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SriLankan Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 9:45 pmMLE  Male-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
26h 50m1 stop Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
2,257 ﷼SriLankan Airlines
2 days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Riyadh to Malé flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Malé?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Malé typically range from 1,926 ﷼ to 3,366 ﷼. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 1,470 ﷼, on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Malé?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Malé. It’s 21% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Malé?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Malé at 1,851 ﷼ round-trip.
•March (3,454 ﷼) and November (3,384 ﷼) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 86% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Riyadh to Malé the cheapest?

Flights from Riyadh to Malé are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 33% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Riyadh to Malé flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 42% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 53% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Riyadh to Malé

When to book flights from Riyadh to Malé

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Malé based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to Malé flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Malé:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 7:21 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 10:46 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 36m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Malé:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Malé?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Malé takes 5h 36m, covering 5,920 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Malé?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Malé flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Malé range from 1,926 ﷼ to 3,366 ﷼, with an average of 2,535 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,926 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Riyadh to Malé flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the 2,535 ﷼ route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Riyadh to Malé?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 1,949 ﷼ round-trip via Sharjah (SHJ), compared to 2,229 ﷼ for direct flights.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 162 ﷼–369 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flynas. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Riyadh to Malé changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 1,470 ﷼ to 11,384 ﷼. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Riyadh to Malé looking right now?

    One-way fares from Riyadh to Malé are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 926 ﷼, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Malé?

    Flights from Riyadh to Malé usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Male (MLE).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight from Riyadh to Malé considered delayed?

    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 Riyadh to Malé route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 27m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Malé pass through?

    One-stop flights from Riyadh to Malé most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 20% of one-stop connections
    • Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) - 18% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Riyadh to Malé. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 2,013 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 3,646 ﷼, a difference of 1,633 ﷼.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Riyadh to Malé?

    2 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Malé. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • flynas
    • BeOnd

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Malé?

    Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 09m, compared with 8h 44m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 9h 20m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Malé?

    Malé is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh (Maldives Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Riyadh to Malé flights?

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

    • flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Malé flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average 2,013 ﷼, about 1,633 ﷼ less than Monday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 33% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Malé trip for January. Fares historically average 1,851 ﷼ round-trip in that month - typically 1,603 ﷼ less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with flynas. Over the past three months, 100% of flynas flights from Riyadh to Malé arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 91%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 1h 27m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Sharjah Airport (SHJ) can be cheaper than flying nonstop. The cheapest layover option averages 1,949 ﷼ round-trip on this route – about 280 ﷼ less than nonstop flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Male Airport.

    • H78 Maldives
    • Rivethi Beach Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Male?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Male Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Male

Tuesday

flynas

flynas

Thursday

flynas

flynas

Friday

BeOnd

BeOnd

Saturday

flynas

flynas

Sunday

BeOnd

BeOnd

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Nonstop returns

Male to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tuesday

flynas

flynas

Thursday

BeOnd,flynas

BeOnd,flynas

Saturday

BeOnd,flynas

BeOnd,flynas

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