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$183+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MLE
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Male are usually found in October or May, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Malé

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Malé (MLE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$375
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$183
(SmartFares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$588
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Malé
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Malé. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 6, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2910:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/29:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop8h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/4$375
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/204:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/259:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/6$379
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/1910:40 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/239:35 amMLE - RUH
1 stop7h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/6$400
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2210:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 2/279:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$428
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/1710:40 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop13h 10mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/269:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop8h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/6$429
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/314:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop22h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/59:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop8h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$434
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2010:40 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 2/279:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop8h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/6$435
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/29:25 amRUH - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
Thu 2/59:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 1/5$436
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/94:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop7h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 2/149:35 amMLE - RUH
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$444
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/110:25 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop19h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 4/39:25 amMLE - RUH
1 stop13h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/5$454
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/810:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop16h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 3/129:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop14h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$457

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Malé that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Malé that are best for you.

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Riyadh

Fly to

Malé

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-5:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

Male

Mon 2/2

9:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$375

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 1/21

10:40 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

Male

Tue 1/27

9:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$400

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/23

5:05 pm-5:05 am

1 stop10h 00m

Male

Mon 1/26

9:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop25h 50m

$400

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 1/23

5:05 pm-5:05 am

1 stop10h 00m

Male

Wed 1/28

9:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$400

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/22

10:30 am-5:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

Male

Mon 1/26

9:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop25h 50m

$400

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 1/19

10:40 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 25m

Male

Tue 1/27

9:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$400

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/22

10:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Male

Fri 2/27

9:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop25h 50m

$428

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/17

10:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Male

Sat 1/24

9:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$429

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/22

4:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Male

Sun 1/25

9:10 am-3:15 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$429

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 1/17

4:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Male

Tue 1/27

9:35 am-9:35 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$429

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Compare providers for flights from Riyadh to Malé

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Malé in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Malé flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Malé flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Malé flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Malé flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Malé

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Malé from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Malé

How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Malé?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Malé. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Malé is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Malé?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Malé (average of $391). Flying from Riyadh to Malé in February is currently the most expensive (average of $585). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Malé?

Reviews of airlines servicing Malé

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Malé. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Malé. Reviews last updated January 6, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SAUDIA, Etihad Airways, and Gulf Air from Riyadh to Malé to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
656 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
656 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
656 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,360 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
656 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
223 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
656 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
78 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
656 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work
flydubai
6.6
Okay
148 reviews
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
656 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Riyadh to Malé flight route?

    This flight path from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Male was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Malé?

    For as low as $375, Etihad Airways can have you in Malé from Riyadh in 16h 35m. Riyadh and Malé are separated by a distance of 2286 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Malé round-trip?

    flydubai, at $350, was found to be the cheapest airline from Riyadh to Malé.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Gulf Air and SriLankan Airlines. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Malé that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Malé flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Malé.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Malé by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Malé?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Malé (average of $391). Flying from Riyadh to Malé in February is currently the most expensive (average of $585). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Riyadh to Malé

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Malé. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flydubaiCheapest$350Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Gulf AirCheapest$382Average$651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$414Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$436Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$501Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SAUDIACheapest$663Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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