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Cheap Flights from Manchester to the Maldives

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Malé
Malé1 stop£462
Addu City
Addu City2 stops£1,068
Malé
Malé1 stop£462
Addu City
Addu City2 stops£1,068

Book Cheap Manchester to the Maldives Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to the Maldives that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to the Maldives

Mon, 16 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 07:50
MAN
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MLE
12h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
09:40 - 19:40
MLE
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MAN
15h 00m
1 stop
£462Qatar Airways
Wed, 1 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 05:15
MAN
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MLE
28h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 18:35
MLE
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MAN
12h 45m
1 stop
£571Etihad Airways
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 05:15
MAN
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MLE
28h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:25 - 18:35
MLE
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MAN
25h 10m
1 stop
£573Etihad Airways
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
19:55 - 05:05
MAN
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MLE
28h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:10 - 17:55
MLE
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MAN
13h 45m
1 stop
£578Etihad Airways
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 05:15
MAN
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MLE
28h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:25 - 06:55
MLE
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MAN
13h 30m
1 stop
£579Etihad Airways
Thu, 24 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 13:45
MAN
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MLE
13h 00m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:25 - 18:35
MLE
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MAN
25h 10m
1 stop
£582Etihad Airways
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 07:25
MAN
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MLE
12h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
09:35 - 06:10
MLE
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MAN
25h 35m
1 stop
£585Etihad Airways
Fri, 3 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 05:15
MAN
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MLE
28h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:25 - 18:35
MLE
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MAN
25h 10m
1 stop
£591Etihad Airways
Fri, 3 Jul - Tue, 14 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 05:15
MAN
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MLE
28h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:25 - 18:35
MLE
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MAN
25h 10m
1 stop
£591Etihad Airways
Sun, 27 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
21:15 - 13:35
MAN
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GAN
36h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:25 - 13:10
GAN
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MAN
26h 45m
2 stops
£1,068Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to the Maldives flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to the Maldives to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to the Maldives?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to the Maldives is March, when tickets cost £275 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of return tickets is £609 and £600 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to the Maldives?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to the Maldives, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Manchester to the Maldives, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to the Maldives

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£448
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Malé

FAQs - booking Maldives flights

  • I'm travelling to the Maldives from Manchester to visit the capital city Malé. Where should I fly to?

    To access the capital city of Maldives from Manchester, you should fly into Malé International Airport, also known as Velana International Airport (MLE). Of the three international airports to serve the Maldives, MLE is the closest airport to the Malé city centre, accessible by car within 5 kilometres. The other international airports are located on different islands of the Maldives.

  • What cultural customs should I be aware of when travelling to the Maldives?

    It's important to respect different cultures and to be mindful of a country's religious beliefs when visiting. As the Maldives is an Islamic nation, there are things to be aware of when travelling as a tourist. For example, bringing alcohol into the Maldives is prohibited. Other things to be conscious of are the ban on pork, you may not bring with you religious books or idols of worship, and purchasing contraception is only available for married couples.

  • Which airlines provide sustainable travel to the Maldives from Manchester?

    Conscious of your carbon footprint? Flights to the Maldives from Manchester with Austrian Airlines have 44% less CO2 than other flights on this route. For a cheaper alternative, low-cost airlines Ryanair and Neos Air provide flights with 50% less CO2; however, they are less regular than Austrian Airlines.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to the Maldives from Manchester?

    Citizens from the United Kingdom do not require a visa before visiting the Maldives; a tourist visa of 30 days will be issued for you upon arrival. However, when you visit, you must fulfil the entry requirements. These consist of a valid passport valid for at least 1 month, sufficient funds for your trip, pre-booked accommodation, and a return flight home.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to the Maldives?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to the Maldives.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to the Maldives?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Manchester to the Maldives is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to the Maldives?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Manchester to the Maldives with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to the Maldives?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Manchester to the Maldives up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to the Maldives

  • Flights to the Maldives from Manchester are long, with one or more stopovers. Rest beforehand at one of the lounges at Manchester Airport (MAN). You can choose between the Escape Lounge for about £24.60 per person or the exclusive 1903 for about £45 per person. Both provide dining options, such as food, hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages, while you wait for your flight.
  • Manchester to the Maldives can take from one to two stopovers, with connecting flights in the Middle East. An alternative could be stopping to spend the night in Sri Lanka. From there, you can find direct flights to the Maldives for 1h 30mins.
  • Have you arrived in the Maldives with a dead phone? Look for the free charging points in the International Arrivals Terminal. Mobile charging stations are in gate areas 1, 2, and 3, the concourse area, the duty-free area, and the pier bridge at Male International Airport (MLE).
  • Airlines such as Emirates, Qatar, and British Airways have a vast network of air routes from Manchester to the Maldives, making these airlines the most reliable for good service and regular flights.
  • The Maldives are set to MTV time zone, which is 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time. However, there may be a time difference when you arrive at your resort. This is because resorts add 1h to 1h 30 mins to their clocks to extend daylight hours. Keep this in mind so you can organise your schedule for your return flight.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to the Maldives

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to the Maldives? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3729 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
Airline reviews

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
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My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

In the business class it was everything wonderful. However in the economy is a hell. BTW. When I asked to search for tickets, I ordered business and I was offered options with economy, that was not clear in the order, so I could've acted faster to rectify it.

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

I have paid extra money for my special meal service but I received the the local food. Which is not acceptable.

More entertainment channels and better food, whatever food requirement you select.

As I mentioned flight from NY to Bangalore was excellent but the return flight from Bahrain to NYC was mediocre, Looks like a old aircraft also not much choice in entertainment.

The flight from NY to Bangalore was very good but the return flight from Bahrain to NY was mediocre

Pretty much what you'd expect for an economy flight. The crew were excellent as usual. The food was ok, but nothing special.

Staff is rude and condescending. Airline is badly managed. They take away their flimsy earphones and blankets one hour before the lading. I’ve never experienced this with any other airline. It’s a very portly managed and run airline that should be avoided.

The Senior Flight attendant was just amazing on our Flight GF 284 on 30/11/25. She was so attentive, helpful and caring not just to us but to all in our cabin.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

I paid 675£ for LHR-BOM-BKK (return flight). They charged so much money but provide very less food/drinks as compared to another airlines. Never ever fly with Indigo.

Just fly from point a to b. rest holds zero stars. And with zero competition, what do you expcect

Screens should work, Seating need to be comfortable, Luggage management was worse. Took 2 hours to get my luggage

Flight was delayed 110 mins.. Crew on Ground or in Air had no regrets.. No apologies... Very poor boarding process... Awful food and beverage choice.

Flight was delayed and due to this we almost miss the connection flight

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

झूठा है इंडिगो फ्लाइट में मील दिया नहीं जब शिकायत किया तो बोला आपको मिल चुका है

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

Electronic check in is must these days. Food could be better.

They denied my meal which was included in ticket and also damaged my bag completely and broke the wheel and still not accepting their fault

The crew and flight was fine and enjoyable…unfortunately, when I arrived to Bari and received my checked luggage(that I bought for this first trip to Europe), one of bags had a huge dent in it and the other had a completely damaged/broken wheel that made it very difficult to travel the rest of my time in Italy. Very disappointing and frustrating!

The plane was a long way from departure lounge. The plane looked tired but got us there.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

Because our ABZ-LHR flight was cancelled by BA for reasons they refuse to tell us--not weather--we did not make this flight and were booked on the following day. BA offered no assistance to us on the phone or in the airport, and we had to find a hotel at Heathrow on our own.

Horrible - flight was delayed by 6 hours - we boarded, were made to de-board due some technical fault; aircraft changed; special meals request on new flight - all went awry. Landed in Dulles airport; breezed thru immigration; as Business Class passengers or baggage was delivered almost 90 minutes after landing; air tags indicated the bags were just near the carousel but the unhelpful BA staff - Maria and Ghina refused to give any update - palming it off on some imaginary invisible “manager” despite air tags evidence showing it right there. So about 50-60 passengers waiting and getting infuriatingly impatient for their bags coz one container was not delivered. Finally after much argument by some other passengers Maria condescended to go to the “ramp” and within 5 minutes the baggage was delivered miraculously. Question is why couldn’t she have done it one hour earlier ? Poor poor experience once again on Business Class BA.

Poor service, antiquated plane with 2-3-2. B-class config upstairs. Tight and not comfortable—not what I expected for paying B-class! AND my bag didn’t make the transfer, bag will be delivered the day after it lands!

Cheap Flight Fares would not provide booking info. I canceled the reservation and we arbitrated with American Express. They provided erroneous info to Amex and it was determined that C.F.F. deserved the price of the ticket. Worse experience I've ever had.

Seating space is appalling. Seats and all surrounding area in "Economy" is built for individuals shorter than 4' 10" and below 120 lbs. Ridiculous. While I'm not expecting fine dining, the food was the worst airplane food that I can recall.

Business class lounge for my gate was closed and no email was sent, causing me to walk back and forth to different gates, etc for over 20 minutes one way. Flight entertainment was mediocre with very poor choices especially for business class cabin. Original flight was cancelled and rebooking was difficult and no reason given for cancellation.

Waiting area not big enough for all the passengers, no airport lounge.

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