Title: Cheap Flights to Machchafushi - Expedia.co.uk ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_flights_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_flights_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # £69 Cheap Flights to Machchafushi [View £69 flight on Sat, 14 Mar 2026](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:BOM,to:MLE,departure:14/03/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:69.00&airProductToken=AQo4CjYItooBEgQxMTMxGMFjIOwiKNHGhwMw9seHAzhTQABYAWoLUkVHVUxBUkZBUkVyB1NTUExJTlQSCggLEAEYCCoCNkUYASIECAEQASgCMAM) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only [Machchafushi Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Machchafushi.dx6160425)[Hotels in Machchafushi](https://expedia.co.uk/Machchafushi-Hotels.d6160425.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Machchafushi Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Machchafushi.d6160425.Car-Hire-Guide)[Machchafushi Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Machchafushi.d6160425.Holidays-City-Breaks) ## Popular airlines to Machchafushi - 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All deals One way Return ![Air India](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AI.gif) Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov BOM Mumbai MLE Malé £177 Return found 2 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:BOM,to:MLE,departure:31/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:BOM,departure:03/11/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:176.10&airProductToken=AQo1CjMIwZIBEgQyMjcxGMFjIOwiKJDl-wIwuub7AjhUQABYAWoHRUNPVkFMVXIIVFUyWVhSQk8KNQozCMGSARIEMjI3MhjsIiDBYyjWiPwCMPuJ_AI4VEAAWAFqB0VDT1ZBTFVyCFRVMllYUkJPEgoIARABGAEqAkFJGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![IndiGo](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/6E.gif) Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov BOM Mumbai MLE Malé £191 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:BOM,to:MLE,departure:02/11/2025TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:BOM,departure:06/11/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:191.00&airProductToken=AQo7CjkItooBEgQxMTMxGMFjIOwiKNH5-wIw9vr7AjhSQABYAWoNUk9VTkRUUklQRkFSRXIIUkwwSU5UUlQKOwo5CLaKARIEMTEzMhjsIiDBYyjprfwCMJ2v_AI4UkAAWAFqDVJPVU5EVFJJUEZBUkVyCFJUMElOVFJUEgoICxABGAgqAjZFGAEiBAgBEAEoAjAD) ![SriLankan Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/UL.gif) Mon, 13 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct BOM Mumbai MLE Malé £203 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:BOM,to:MLE,departure:13/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:BOM,departure:18/10/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:202.90&airProductToken=AQpWCikI1ZgBEgMxNDIYwWMgggso1Jf6AjDqmPoCOE9AAFgBcghPRTNNUDhJWgopCNWYARIDMTAzGIILIOwiKIWf-gIw2p_6AjhPQAFYAXIIT0UzTVA4SVoKVgopCNWYARIDMTAyGOwiIIILKInT-gIw3tP6AjhPQABYAXIIT0UzTVA4SVoKKQjVmAESAzE0MxiCCyDBYyjB1voCMNzX-gI4T0ABWAFyCE9FM01QOElaEgoIARABGAEqAlVMGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) ![China Southern Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/CZ.gif) Thu, 16 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct CMB Colombo MLE Malé £211 Return found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:CMB,to:MLE,departure:16/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:CMB,departure:21/10/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:210.40&airProductToken=AQosCioIw7QBEgQyMzkzGIILIOwiKN6_-gIwwsD6AjhaQABYAXIIWjJBWkNZQUQKLAoqCMO0ARIEMjM5NBjsIiCCCyie-foCMIL6-gI4VkAAWAFyCFYyQVNSWUFEEgoIARABGAEqAkNaGAEiBAgBEAEoAigEKAYwAQ) ![Gulf Air](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/gf.gif) Thu, 25 Sept - Mon, 29 Sept CMB Colombo MLE Malé £246 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:CMB,to:MLE,departure:25/09/2025TANYT&leg2=from:MLE,to:CMB,departure:29/09/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:245.20&airProductToken=AQo0CjIIx4wBEgMxNDUYggsg7CIo69P4AjDF1PgCOFdAAFgBagdFQ09MSVRFcghXQUxJVDNMSwo0CjIIx4wBEgMxNDQY7CIgggsotvz4AjCQ_fgCOFdAAFgBagdFQ09MSVRFcghXQUxJVDNMSxIKCAEQARgBKgJHRhgBIgQIARABKAIoBCgGMAE) ## Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Malé (MLE) ### March is typically the cheapest month to fly From £829 - £1,545 per traveller. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the name of Machchafushi's airport? > Velana Intl. Airport (MLE) is the main airport that serves Machchafushi. ### What airport is best to fly into Machchafushi? > A flight to Machchafushi means touching down at Malé International Airport. Step off the plane, gather your bags and you'll be 97 kms (60 miles) from the centre of town. ### How many airlines fly to Machchafushi? > There are 43 airlines that jet into Machchafushi from 41 worldwide airports. ### Which airlines fly to Machchafushi? > Typically, travellers opt to fly with SriLankan Airlines, flydubai and FitsAir when going to Machchafushi. The largest number of these flights come in from Colombo, with SriLankan Airlines flying this route the most. ### How many nonstop flights are there to Machchafushi? > Arranging an unforgettable Machchafushi getaway is a walk in the park when there are 471 nonstop flights every week to get you there. ### Where are the most popular flights to Machchafushi departing from? > A large number of flights to Machchafushi set off from Kuala Lumpur, Abu Dhabi and Doha airports. ### How long is the flight to Machchafushi Airport? > Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to see. From Kuala Lumpur to Machchafushi, the average flight time is 4 hours and 19 minutes. From Abu Dhabi it's more like 4 hours and 34 minutes, and from Doha it's 4 hours and 40 minutes. ### How to book the cheapest flight to Machchafushi? > Don't leave locking in your flight to Machchafushi until the last minute. That's one trick savvy jet-setters use to get the best prices. Booking ahead means more choices and more affordable flights. Another great way to pick up the most competitive fare is to shop around. If where you're headed has several airports, research the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, remember that the early bird catches the worm. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to grab your ticket as soon as you spot a bargain. The sweetest deals never last long. ### Do you have any tips for my flight to Machchafushi? > We've pulled together all the info you need to make your journey as pain-free as possible. Follow our tips and tricks and you'll be breezing through airport security and seeing the best of Machchafushi before you know it. What to pack in your hand luggage: > > > > - First, put in your passport, important documents, bank cards and vital medications. Next, you'll need some in-flight entertainment to while away the time. A juicy book and a phone crammed with your favourite shows are some fantastic options. If you hope to take a quick nap, a neck pillow and a pair of earplugs will also be useful. Finally, leave space for a toothbrush and some facial wipes to ensure you hop off the plane looking and feeling fresh. > > > > Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage: > > > > - Check carefully that you don't have a Swiss Army knife lurking in the bottom of your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include flammable or explosive substances, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). > > > > What to wear on a flight: > > > > - Comfort should be your main concern when deciding what to wear on board. Loose clothing is a sensible option, as are flat, closed-toe shoes. > - Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can pose a risk on long-haul flights. It's the result of blood clots forming due to poor circulation, so do some gentle foot and leg exercises in your seat and consider wearing compression socks. ### How to get through airport security fast when flying to Machchafushi? > A little pre-planning before you arrive at the airport can make your getaway to Machchafushi a pleasure. Below are some useful tips for a stress-free journey through security: > > > > - Have your boarding pass and ID close by. They're the first items you'll be asked for by security. > - Your coat, belt, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them as your turn draws near. > - All your electronics, including your phone and laptop, will also need to be scanned. > - Any gels or liquids, such as shampoo or hairspray, that you want to take on board need to be in containers no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). They must also all fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag. > - It's also possible you'll be required to remove your shoes for scanning, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a good idea. > - Pocket knives and other sharp items are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked suitcase. ## Book with confidence ### Expedia flights to Machchafushi Searching for cheap flights to Machchafushi? No travel company presents more choices than Expedia if you're looking to compare flights to Machchafushi. With more airlines, cheaper flights, fewer stops, and more departure and arrival times travellers should ensure they search on Expedia before any holiday to South Ari Atoll. Expedia provides the cheapest flights to many destinations in South Ari Atoll and you may find even greater savings if you combine your flight with a hotel stay in Machchafushi. 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When you book flights with Expedia you can rest assured that you have booked the best flight at the lowest price. ## Travel information | Destination airport | Velana Intl. | | --- | --- | | Destination airport IATA code | MLE | | Destination city name | Male | | Return price | £176 | ## Trending flights to Machchafushi Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £69 for one-way flights and £177 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. 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