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$178+ 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — MLE
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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 November, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 October 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/25:15 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop12h 55mAir Arabia
Mon 12/89:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop9h 05mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/29$401
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/25:15 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop12h 55mAir Arabia
Mon 12/229:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/30$402
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/49:25 amRUH - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
Tue 11/119:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/30$403
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/99:25 amRUH - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
Sun 11/169:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/29$409
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/29:25 amRUH - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
Fri 11/79:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/30$412
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/22:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop34h 55mflydubai
Fri 11/71:15 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop21h 40mflydubai
Deal found 10/30$414
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/149:25 amRUH - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
Fri 11/219:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/30$423
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/149:25 amRUH - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
Wed 11/199:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/30$426
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sat 11/82:30 amRUH - MLE
1 stop34h 55mflydubai
Sun 11/161:15 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop16h 50mflydubai
Deal found 10/29$427
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/79:25 amRUH - MLE
1 stop20h 45mAir Arabia
Thu 12/119:10 amMLE - RUH
1 stop25h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/29$429
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/1410:35 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop7h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 11/188:55 pmMLE - RUH
1 stop26h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/30$440
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 11/1410:35 pmRUH - MLE
1 stop19h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 11/179:25 amMLE - RUH
1 stop14h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/30$446

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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$178
(Orbitz)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$504

Good round-trip deal

$874 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Malé that are best for you.

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RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/13

2:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Male

Wed 11/19

1:15 pm-1:20 am

1 stop14h 05m

$427

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/14

2:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Male

Sat 11/22

1:15 pm-1:30 am

1 stop38h 15m

$487

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 12/11

9:25 am-8:10 am

1 stop20h 45m

Male

Sun 12/14

9:10 am-8:35 am

1 stop25h 25m

$501

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/13

2:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

Male

Fri 11/21

1:15 pm-8:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

$504

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/14

5:15 pm-8:10 am

1 stop12h 55m

Male

Sat 11/22

9:10 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$508

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/11

2:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Male

Sat 11/15

8:15 am-1:30 am

2 stops19h 15m

$512

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/15

11:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop29h 40m

Male

Thu 3/19

7:00 pm-2:50 am

1 stop9h 50m

$519

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 11/14

4:25 pm-6:45 am

1 stop12h 20m

Male

Sun 11/16

8:15 am-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$527

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/9

9:25 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Male

Sun 11/16

8:15 am-3:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$527

RiyadhMalé

RUH - MLE

RUHMLE

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/2

7:45 am-7:30 am

1 stop21h 45m

$178

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Deals found on 10/29

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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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Cheapflights Insights

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 October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Malé is 70 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Malé (average of $361). Flying from Riyadh to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of $538). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to MLE?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Malé. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

When flying from Riyadh to Malé, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 78% versus a flight in the evening.

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 October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, SAUDIA, and Etihad Airways 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
638 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,284 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!
flydubai
6.5
Okay
146 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,661 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

AMS - DOH

Boarding was very bad. No communication about the delay. No information at all! The flight itself was excellent!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Malé. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $409, Air Arabia can have you in Malé from Riyadh in 20h 45m. Riyadh and Malé are separated by a distance of 2286 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Etihad Airways and Gulf Air. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Riyadh to Malé?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Riyadh to Malé are SAUDIA (73%), BeOnd (0%) and Euroairlines (0%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Malé?

    On average you can expect to pay $874 for a flight from Riyadh to Malé. The cheapest flight overall is $840 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Male) is currently priced at $878.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Malé (average of $361). Flying from Riyadh to Malé in August is currently the most expensive (average of $538). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
flydubaiCheapest$350Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$370Average$674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Gulf AirCheapest$382Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$396Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$437Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SAUDIACheapest$647Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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