# Bengaluru to Maldives Flight Time, Airlines & Fares (2026) > Flight time from Bengaluru to the Maldives: fastest about 2 h. Nonstop vs one-stop, airlines, fares and arrival tips. Source: https://luxatolls.com/flights/bengaluru-to-maldives/ · Last updated: 2026-11-10 · Language: en · Prices in US dollars (USD) unless stated otherwise --- [Flights to the Maldives](https://luxatolls.com/flights/) # Bengaluru to the Maldives: *flight time*, airlines & fares Reviewed by [Tym Lewtak](https://luxatolls.com/about/) · Founder, LuxAtolls Last updated 13 Oct 2026 A nonstop flight from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to the Maldives takes about two hours, on IndiGo's daily service to Malé (MLE). The cheapest fares are often one-stop instead, usually SriLankan via Colombo, and the Maldives runs just thirty minutes behind IST. **Fastest** about 2 h **Nonstop** Yes — IndiGo, daily **Fares** from about ₹20,000 return **Airports** BLR Direct flights ## Direct flights from *Bengaluru* IndiGo flies Bengaluru–Malé nonstop every day, in about two hours; on the winter 2026–27 timetable it leaves around 13:15 and lands at about 15:00. Maldivian flew from Bengaluru to Hanimaadhoo, in the far north, in 2025, but that route is not in current schedules; Hanimaadhoo's only Indian link is now Thiruvananthapuram. Schedules change with every season, so confirm the days with the airline. Routes ## Flight options from Bengaluru | Airline | Route | Typical journey | Good to know | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | IndiGo | nonstop to Malé | about 2 h 15 | Daily; lands about 15:00 in winter 2026–27 | | SriLankan Airlines | via Colombo | varies with the connection | Often the cheapest fare; about 5 hours with a good connection in Colombo | Fares ## Fares and *when to book* Return economy from Bengaluru and India's other southern gateways usually runs ₹20,000–₹35,000, depending on the season (Google Flights observed ranges, September 2026). Fares are lowest in November and highest in July and August. The Maldives' US$50 departure tax is already in the fare. Fares are volatile, so treat these as a guide, not a quote. Tips ## Tips for the *journey* - IndiGo's nonstop lands at about 15:00 on the winter 2026–27 timetable, right at many resorts' seaplane cut-off. Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so check your resort's own cut-off, or pick a resort reached by speedboat from the airport. - November is the sweet spot: fares from India bottom out just as the dry season settles in. Diwali falls on 8 November 2026, so the week around it is busier from India than the rest of the month. - Indian passport holders get a free 30-day visa on arrival. The one form to file is the free IMUGA Traveller Declaration, in the 96 hours before you land. Every international flight lands at Velana International Airport in Malé. From there it is a speedboat, a seaplane or a domestic flight to your resort — and seaplanes fly in daylight only, so a late arrival can mean a night near the airport. [How transfers work →](https://luxatolls.com/how-to-get-to-maldives/) FAQ ## Frequently asked *questions* How long is the flight from Bengaluru to the Maldives? About two hours nonstop on IndiGo's daily flight to Malé (about 2 hours 15 minutes on the winter 2026–27 timetable). One-stop itineraries, usually via Colombo, take longer but are often cheaper. Is there a direct flight from Bangalore to the Maldives? Yes. IndiGo flies Bengaluru–Malé nonstop every day, in about two hours. Maldivian's 2025 flights from Bengaluru to Hanimaadhoo, in the far north, are not in current schedules. How much is a flight from Bengaluru to the Maldives? As a guide, return economy runs about ₹20,000–₹35,000 depending on the season, lowest in November and highest in July and August (Google Flights, September 2026). The departure tax is already included. Schedules and fares checked 13 October 2026. Airlines change winter and summer timetables — confirm with the airline before booking. Plan the rest [Planning a Maldives trip from India →](https://luxatolls.com/journal/maldives-trip-from-india/)[How to get to the Maldives →](https://luxatolls.com/how-to-get-to-maldives/)[What a Maldives trip costs →](https://luxatolls.com/budget/) [Flights from other cities →](https://luxatolls.com/flights/) Where to stay ## The 3 best deals for travellers from *Bengaluru* The three biggest savings on our Maldives deals page. Each card shows the transfer from Malé — seaplanes fly in daylight only, so match it to your arrival time. 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