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✈️ Cheap flights from Delhi to The Maldives
Compare Delhi – The Maldives fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 2,735 km and takes around 4 h 00 min nonstop.
📏 Distance2,735 km (1,700 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 4 h 00 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceThe Maldives is 0.5 hours behind Delhi
🛫 AirportsDEL → MLE
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $360
📅 Cheapest months to fly Delhi → The Maldives
- $360Oct 26
- $379Nov 26
- $372Dec 26
- $372Jan 27
- $375Feb 27
- $504Mar 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Maldives
Best: December–April: the dry northeast monsoon brings sunshine, calm seas and excellent visibility for snorkelling and diving.
Shoulder season: November and late April: mostly good weather with lower prices and fewer visitors.
Weather by month in Malé
- 30°Jan⛅
- 31°Feb☀️
- 31°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr⛅
- 31°May🌧
- 31°Jun🌧
- 30°Jul🌧
- 30°Aug🌧
- 30°Sep🌧
- 30°Oct🌧
- 30°Nov🌧
- 30°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Snorkel a house reef – Slip off the beach into warm, clear water filled with reef fish, turtles and baby sharks.
- Swim with whale sharks – Join a boat trip in South Ari Atoll to snorkel beside the world's biggest fish.
- See mantas at Hanifaru Bay – Watch dozens of manta rays feeding in Baa Atoll's protected bay during the plankton season.
- Stay on a local island – Sleep in a guesthouse on an inhabited island to experience Maldivian village life on a budget.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Delhi to The Maldives flights: questions
How long is the flight from Delhi to The Maldives?
A nonstop flight from Delhi to The Maldives takes about 4 h 00 min for the 2,735 km (1,700 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is The Maldives from Delhi?
The Maldives is about 2,735 km (1,700 miles) from Delhi as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Delhi and The Maldives?
Right now The Maldives is 0.5 hours behind Delhi. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Delhi to The Maldives?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $360. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Delhi and The Maldives?
From Delhi: Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL). In The Maldives: Velana Intl (MLE).
Do I need a visa for Maldives?
It depends on your passport – see our Maldives visa & entry guide.
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