A nonstop flight from Singapore to the Maldives takes about 4 h 25 to 4 h 35, on Singapore Airlines, which flies Changi–Malé (MLE) twice a day. One-stop fares via Kuala Lumpur or Colombo can be cheaper but take far longer, and the Maldives is three hours behind Singapore all year.
- Fastest
- about 4 h 30
- Nonstop
- Yes — Singapore Airlines, twice daily
- Fares
- from about S$670 return
- Airports
- SIN
Direct flights from Singapore
Singapore Airlines is the only nonstop, with 14 flights a week. In the winter schedule, from 25 October 2026, the morning departure at about 10:05 lands around 11:40 and the evening one at about 20:40 lands around 22:15, Malé time; the flight home takes about 4 h 45 to 5 h. Scoot no longer flies the route nonstop. Times change with the season, so check them with the airline before you book.
Flight options from Singapore
| Airline | Route | Typical journey | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore Airlines | nonstop | about 4 h 25–4 h 35 | Twice daily; in winter the morning flight lands around 11:40, the evening one around 22:15 |
| Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia | via Kuala Lumpur | varies with the connection | Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia both fly Kuala Lumpur–Malé nonstop |
| SriLankan Airlines | via Colombo | varies with the connection | Often the cheapest fare; the cheapest connections can mean a long wait in Colombo |
| IndiGo | via India | varies with the connection | — |
| Qatar Airways | via Doha | varies with the connection | A long way round; usually the dearest |
Fares and when to book
On Google Flights in October 2026, the cheapest return was about S$670 with one stop on SriLankan, while Singapore Airlines' nonstop started at about S$845. Business class started at about S$1,650 return with one stop. March is typically the cheapest month to fly and July the dearest. The Maldives' departure tax (US$50 in economy, US$120 in business) is already in the fare. Fares are volatile, so treat these as a guide, not a quote.
Tips for the journey
- Take the morning nonstop if your resort is a seaplane ride away: it lands before midday, inside the daylight window. The evening flight lands around 22:15 in winter (about 21:50 in summer), which means a night near the airport unless your resort is reached by speedboat.
- At about four and a half hours out and five back, a long weekend works, but the nonstop is what makes it work: the cheapest one-stop fares can take 16 hours or more.
- The IMUGA Traveller Declaration is free and must be submitted in the 96 hours before you land; every traveller files their own.
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 →
Frequently asked questions
Schedules and fares checked 13 October 2026. Airlines change winter and summer timetables — confirm with the airline before booking.
The 3 best deals for travellers from Singapore
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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