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Flights from Riyadh to Male

Best Deals for Riyadh to Male Flights on Etihad

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Best Deals for Riyadh to Male Flights on Etihad
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5 Apr 2025 - 9 Apr 2025

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SAR2,796*

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Flying from Riyadh

Choose  Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Riyadh to Male on which you will be travelling in comfort and style. 

Fly from Riyadh to Malé with Etihad Airways

Book flights from Riyadh to Malé with Etihad Airways and travel from the largest city in Saudi Arabia to one of the smallest capitals in the world. Touch down in Malé to explore the bustling local markets, including the Fish Market, where you can shop for the daily catch.

Explore the azure seafront of this island destination with a trip to the amazing Maldives shorelines on offer or take in the city’s cultural side with a visit to the National Museum. Book now to start your trip.

RUH to MLE: flight facts

Journey time 8hrs 10mins

The fastest journey time from Riyadh to Malé takes just over eight hours, depending on how long your connection in Abu Dhabi lasts.

Flight distance 2,391 miles

A flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE) via Abu Dhabi (AUH) covers approximately 2,391 miles (3,848 kilometres).

Your flight from Riyadh to Malé

Your trip from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE) begins with a short flight over the desert from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Abu Dhabi. At Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH), you can have in a stay in the city with an extended connection, before continuing to the Maldives.

You’ll then soar south-east across the Indian Ocean, landing at Velana International Airport in Malé.

*Aircraft, cabins and services may vary by route and flight. You can check this when you search for your flight. This page was last updated Sept 2019.

Flying from Riyadh to Malé: FAQs

Where should I stay in Malé?

Many visitors use Malé as a jumping-off point on their way to an atoll in the Maldives, but this city has plenty of its own charm. The small island manages to pack in a wide range of types of accommodation from independent boutiques up to grander hotels.

What language is spoken in Malé?

The official language of the island is Dhivehi, with the capital and some of the atolls having their own dialect variations on this. However, Maldivian schools use English for teaching, so it’s widely spoken.

Top tips for Riyadh to Malé

grand friday mosqie and blue skies in male maldives

Enjoy Malé National Museum

Just as you can learn all about Saudi Arabia’s rich and diverse history at Riyadh’s National Museum, you can find out more about the heritage of the Maldives at its capital’s own exhibition space.

Trace the country’s roots all the way back to the pre-Islamic period when you discover the museum in Sultan Park. Experience more Maldivian culture by taking a visit to the Grand Sunday Mosque.

beautiful and clear ocean with diver and underwater view of rocks and corals

Swim among wonderful marine life

Malé is the gateway to hundreds of islands where you can embark on once-in-a-lifetime snorkelling or diving adventures into unique underwater worlds.

You can witness hundreds of marine species in their natural habitats in the Maldives, in warm and beautifully clear waters.

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