# Mumbai to Maldives Flight Time, Airlines & Fares (2026) > Flight time from Mumbai to the Maldives: fastest about 2 h 50. Nonstop vs one-stop, airlines, fares and arrival tips. Source: https://luxatolls.com/flights/mumbai-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/) # Mumbai 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 Mumbai to the Maldives takes about 2 h 50, on IndiGo, which flies to Malé (MLE) every day and is scheduled twice a day from late October 2026. One-stop fares, usually SriLankan via Colombo, are sometimes cheaper, and the Maldives runs just thirty minutes behind IST. **Fastest** about 2 h 50 **Nonstop** Yes — IndiGo, daily **Fares** from about ₹25,000 return **Airports** BOM Direct flights ## Direct flights from *Mumbai* IndiGo flies Mumbai–Malé nonstop every day, in about 2 hours 50 minutes, and its winter 2026–27 schedule adds a second daily flight from 25 October: one leaves Mumbai around 05:50 and lands at about 08:15, the other leaves around 13:45 and lands at about 16:05, too late for a same-day seaplane. Mumbai airport's planned cut to international slots could still change this, so confirm the days and times with IndiGo before you book. Routes ## Flight options from Mumbai | Airline | Route | Typical journey | Good to know | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | IndiGo | nonstop | about 2 h 50 | Daily; twice daily from 25 Oct 2026, landing about 08:15 and 16:05 | | SriLankan Airlines | via Colombo | varies with the connection | Sometimes the cheapest fare; the change in Colombo adds time | Fares ## Fares and *when to book* Return economy from Mumbai usually runs about ₹25,000–₹38,000, depending on the season (Google Flights typical prices, October 2026). Fares are typically lowest in March and highest in 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* - Seaplanes fly in daylight only, so check your landing time against your resort's transfer cut-off. Arriving in the evening? Pick a resort reached by speedboat from the airport, or plan a night in Malé. - From Mumbai, March is typically the cheapest month to fly and August the dearest. 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 Mumbai to the Maldives? About 2 hours 50 minutes nonstop on IndiGo, which flies the route every day and twice a day from late October 2026. One-stop itineraries, usually via Colombo, take longer and are sometimes cheaper. Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to the Maldives? Yes. IndiGo flies Mumbai–Malé nonstop every day, in about 2 hours 50 minutes, with a second daily flight on its schedule from late October 2026. How much is a flight from Mumbai to the Maldives? As a guide, return economy runs about ₹25,000–₹38,000 depending on the season, typically lowest in March and highest in August (Google Flights, October 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 *Mumbai* 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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