AED 1,057 Find Cheap Flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 13:23
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 01:58.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi.

A direct flight from Malé to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 13m, covering 4,864 km.

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.

Return flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi range from AED 1,831 to AED 2,120, with an average of AED 2,009 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,831 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,414 return via Kochi (COK), compared with AED 2,009 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 94–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Malé to Abu Dhabi flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,671 to AED 4,860. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Malé to Abu Dhabi are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,147, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

Flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

Connecting flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi most commonly pass through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Kochi (COK) – 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Malé to Abu Dhabi. Monday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,832 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,376, a difference of AED 543.

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

Only Etihad Airways operates flights between Malé and Abu Dhabi.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 36m, compared to 23h 02m via Kochi (COK).

Abu Dhabi is 1 hour behind Malé (Gulf Time vs Maldives Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Zayed Sports City Stadium, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Malé to Abu Dhabi flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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