# Singapore to Maldives Flight Time, Airlines & Fares (2026) > Flight time from Singapore to the Maldives: fastest about 4 h 30. Nonstop vs one-stop, airlines, fares and arrival tips. Source: https://luxatolls.com/flights/singapore-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/) # Singapore 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 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 ## 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. Routes ## 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 ## 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 ## 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 →](https://luxatolls.com/how-to-get-to-maldives/) FAQ ## Frequently asked *questions* How long is the flight from Singapore to the Maldives? About 4 hours 25 to 4 hours 35 minutes nonstop on Singapore Airlines, and 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours on the way back. One-stop itineraries via Kuala Lumpur or Colombo take much longer; the cheapest can run to 16 hours or more. Is there a direct flight from Singapore to the Maldives? Yes. Singapore Airlines flies Changi–Malé nonstop twice a day, 14 flights a week. Scoot no longer flies the route nonstop. How much is a flight from Singapore to the Maldives? As a guide from Google Flights in October 2026: from about S$670 return with one stop, and from about S$845 on the Singapore Airlines nonstop. March is usually the cheapest month and July the dearest. What is the time difference between Singapore and the Maldives? The Maldives is three hours behind Singapore all year: it is on UTC+5 and Singapore on UTC+8, and neither changes its clocks. Schedules and fares checked 13 October 2026. Airlines change winter and summer timetables — confirm with the airline before booking. Plan the rest [How to get to the Maldives →](https://luxatolls.com/how-to-get-to-maldives/)[The best time to visit the Maldives →](https://luxatolls.com/best-time-to-visit/)[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 *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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