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$399+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MLE
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Male are usually found in October or September, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$597
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/145:00 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop18h 20mAir Arabia
Tue 5/202:20 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop20h 00mAir Arabia
Deal found 3/1$399
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:15 amRUH - MLE
1 stop35h 10mflydubai
Sun 3/1612:30 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop15h 40mflydubai
Deal found 3/2$406
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1912:05 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop16h 15mGulf Air
Mon 3/247:00 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop10h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 3/3$440
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:20 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop7h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 5/113:35 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop7h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 3/2$449
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/124:40 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/179:00 amMLE - RUH
1 stop14h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/2$534
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:20 amRUH - MLE
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/202:20 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$564
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/183:55 amRUH - MLE
2 stops39h 30mEmirates
Mon 3/247:25 amMLE - RUH
2 stops21h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/3$679
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:55 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop8h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 3/231:15 amMLE - RUH
1 stop11h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/3$692
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/287:00 amRUH - MLE
Nonstop5h 00mSAUDIA
Fri 4/43:25 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop8h 55mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/3$706
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/134:25 amRUH - MLE
2 stops26h 00mOman Air
Sat 3/151:45 amMLE - RUH
2 stops27h 20mOman Air
Deal found 3/3$1,162

Find flights from Riyadh to Malé within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Malé that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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Price

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 5/14

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Male

Tue 5/20

2:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

$399

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/13

9:20 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Male

Sun 3/16

12:30 pm-2:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

$409

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 3/19

12:05 pm-6:20 am

1 stop16h 15m

Male

Mon 3/24

7:00 pm-3:45 am

1 stop10h 45m

$440

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 5/8

10:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop7h 55m

Male

Sun 5/11

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$449

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/13

4:40 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Male

Mon 3/17

9:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$534

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 5/13

2:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Male

Tue 5/20

2:20 pm-8:20 am

1 stop20h 00m

$564

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/18

3:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Male

Mon 3/24

7:25 am-2:25 am

2 stops21h 00m

$679

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 3/19

9:55 pm-8:25 am

1 stop8h 30m

Male

Sun 3/23

1:15 am-10:25 am

1 stop11h 10m

$692

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/28

7:00 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Male

Fri 4/4

3:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$706

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/13

4:25 am-8:25 am

2 stops26h 00m

Male

Sat 3/15

1:45 am-3:05 am

2 stops27h 20m

$1,162

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Deals found on 3/1

Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to Malé

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Malé in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Malé flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Malé flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Malé flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Malé flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Malé

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Malé

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Malé. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Malé is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Malé?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Malé (average of $1,243). Flying from Riyadh to Malé in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,984). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

When flying from Riyadh to Malé, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 79% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Malé ranges from 2.0 - 9.6 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 9.6 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Malé when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Malé by month

Plan your trip to Malé by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Malé, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malé. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air Arabia and Qatar Airways from Riyadh to Malé by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air Arabia
7.6
Good
44 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SAUDIA
7.4
Good
622 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,236 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Riyadh to Malé flight route?

    This flight path from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Male was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Malé round-trip?

    Air Arabia, at $399, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Malé.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include flydubai and Gulf Air. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Malé that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Malé.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Malé?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Malé (average of $1,243). Flying from Riyadh to Malé in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,984). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Riyadh to Malé

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Malé. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$357Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
flydubaiCheapest$357Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$376Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Gulf AirCheapest$422Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$444Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SAUDIACheapest$511Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
EmiratesCheapest$589Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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