$179+ 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MLE
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Malé
Cheapest flights from Riyadh to MaléExplore 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 20, 2026.
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 20, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 1/2510:30 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/309:35 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop7h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/20![Etihad Airways logo]()
$376
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 1/2110:30 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/289:10 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop14h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/18![Etihad Airways logo]()
$386
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 1/299:25 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop25h 55m
Air Arabia
Mon 2/29:10 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop25h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 1/19![Air Arabia logo]()
$395
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 1/2210:30 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop16h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/259:10 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop8h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/20![Etihad Airways logo]()
$401
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/204:25 pm
RUH
- MLE
1 stop12h 20m
flydubai
Wed 1/2110:15 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop24h 40m
flydubai
Deal found 1/20![flydubai logo]()
$411
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/99:25 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop20h 45m
Air Arabia
Fri 2/139:10 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop25h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 1/20![Air Arabia logo]()
$420
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/95:05 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop8h 20m
flydubai
Fri 2/131:15 pm
MLE
- RUH
1 stop9h 10m
flydubai
Deal found 1/20![flydubai logo]()
$424
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/254:30 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop7h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 1/299:10 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop14h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/20![Etihad Airways logo]()
$429
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 2/174:30 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop7h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/259:10 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop8h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$435
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Thu 4/169:10 am
RUH
- MLE
1 stop21h 00m
Air Arabia
Sun 4/199:10 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop25h 10m
Air Arabia
Deal found 1/18![Air Arabia logo]()
$439
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 4/110:25 pm
RUH
- MLE
1 stop14h 00m
SriLankan Airlines
Wed 4/89:25 am
MLE
- RUH
1 stop13h 50m
SriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/19![SriLankan Airlines logo]()
$441
Find 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 20, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Kiwi.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $395 (flydubai) |
One-way from | $179 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $576 |
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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 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Malé that are best for you.
Fly from
Riyadh
Fly to
Malé
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Mon 2/9
9:25 am-8:10 am
1 stop20h 45m
Male
Fri 2/13
9:10 am-8:35 am
1 stop25h 25m
$420
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sat 3/7
4:30 am-5:05 am
1 stop22h 35m
Male
Thu 3/12
9:10 am-3:05 am
1 stop19h 55m
$458
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 7/16
4:20 am-2:00 pm
1 stop7h 40m
Male
Wed 7/22
9:50 am-3:10 pm
1 stop7h 20m
$480
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 2/8
9:25 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops36h 50m
Male
Fri 2/13
10:15 am-8:55 am
1 stop24h 40m
$487
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Tue 2/3
9:25 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops36h 50m
Male
Fri 2/6
11:30 pm-8:55 am
1 stop11h 25m
$487
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Wed 2/18
9:55 am-12:15 pm
2 stops24h 20m
Male
Wed 2/25
8:15 am-1:30 am
2 stops43h 15m
$501
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Mon 2/9
5:05 am-12:15 pm
2 stops29h 10m
Male
Fri 2/13
3:15 pm-8:55 am
1 stop19h 40m
$502
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Tue 3/3
5:05 am-12:15 pm
2 stops29h 10m
Male
Fri 3/6
1:15 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop28h 10m
$517
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 3/8
9:55 am-12:15 pm
2 stops24h 20m
Male
Thu 3/12
1:15 pm-8:25 pm
1 stop9h 10m
$517
RiyadhMalé
RUH - MLE
RUHMLE
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 7/16
4:20 am-2:00 pm
1 stop7h 40m
Male
Thu 7/23
9:50 am-3:10 pm
1 stop7h 20m
$559
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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.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Malé flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Malé flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Kiwi.com the most. Kiwi.com 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 16, 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $565). 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?
How often are flights from Riyadh to Malé delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Malé have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Malé flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Malé flights?
Over the last year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Malé?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Riyadh to Malé chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Malé on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Malé?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Riyadh to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Colombo (CMB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $489.
What’s the fastest layover option from Riyadh to Malé?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Malé, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Riyadh to Malé?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Malé, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Colombo (CMB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.
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 20, 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.
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.1
Crew
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKamal,Apr 2025
CAI - RUH
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.1
Crew
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKamal,Apr 2025
CAI - RUH
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.1
Crew
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKamal,Apr 2025
CAI - RUH
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.1
Crew
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKamal,Apr 2025
CAI - RUH
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.1
Crew
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKamal,Apr 2025
CAI - RUH
Boarding
7.6
Food
7.1
Crew
7.8
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentKamal,Apr 2025
CAI - RUH
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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 20, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$350 | Average$556 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$382 | Average$651 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$414 | Average$515 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$436 | Average$668 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$501 | Average$810 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$663 | Average$874 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time86% |