Cheap flights from Male to Abu Dhabi from $226 MLE → AUH, ZVJ
Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), EK Bus Station (ZVJ)
The cheapest return found recently is $501 with Etihad Airways, 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $226 with Etihad Airways, 16 Nov, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $226, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $501, 22 Jan 2027 to 1 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $492 to $620
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $400 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Etihad Airways
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 4 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $492 to $620.
Cheapest return found recently
$501
22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 · Etihad Airways
Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:35 a.m. · Return leaves 8:35 a.m. · 8 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$501
22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 · Etihad Airways
Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:35 a.m. · Return leaves 8:35 a.m. · 8 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Male to Abu Dhabi
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$501 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$400 13 Nov – 20 Novfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $381 to $479.
At $501, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates from 13 Nov to 27 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
182 fares on 18 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 20 Nov | $400 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 20 Nov | $400 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 22 Nov | $462 | Gulf Air | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 28 Nov | $509 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $491 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Nov – 6 Dec | $493 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 5 Dec | $517 | Gulf Air | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 16 Dec | $540 | Gulf Air | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $624 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $603 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $620 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 12 Jan 2027 | $620 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 | $748 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 | $501 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $471 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 | $595 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Feb 2027 – 4 Mar 2027 | $658 | IndiGo | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Feb 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 | $636 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $400.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways, IndiGo, Gulf Air.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $351 to $446.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$226
16 Nov · Etihad Airways
Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:35 p.m. · 4 h 25 min trip
stops unknown
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$444
9 Apr 2027 · Etihad Airways
Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Leaves 9:50 a.m. · 4 h trip
nonstop
found 5 days ago
Every nonstop date from Male to Abu Dhabi
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$226 16 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 37 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $201 to $448.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 16 Nov to 13 Sept 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
32 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $226 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | stops unknown | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Apr 2027 | $444 | Etihad Airways | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 May 2027 | $393 | Gulf Air | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Sept 2027 | $453 | Gulf Air | Male International Airport (MLE) → Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $226.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways, Gulf Air.
Premium cabin fares from Male to Abu Dhabi
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Male to Abu Dhabi?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $467 | $381 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 7–13 days | $490 | $413 | +5% | 35 |
| 14–29 days | $467 | $384 | +0% | 48 |
| 30–59 days | $473 | $431 | +1% | 48 |
| 60–89 days | $632 | $473 | +35% | 31 |
| 90–179 days | $472 | $437 | +1% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $475 | $462 | +2% | 16 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 37 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Male → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$449
$52 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 · MLE → XNB · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Male → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$468
$33 less than flying to Abu Dhabi
31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · MLE → SHJ · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Male → Dubai
123 km from Abu Dhabi
$249
$23 more than flying to Abu Dhabi
3 Mar 2027 · MLE → DXB · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Male → Sharjah
145 km from Abu Dhabi
$304
$78 more than flying to Abu Dhabi
18 Apr 2027 · MLE → SHJ · nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Male to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest return found recently is $501 with Etihad Airways, 22 Jan 2027 to 1 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $400 with Etihad Airways, 13 Nov to 20 Nov, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $492 to $620.
How much is a one-way flight from Male to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $226 with Etihad Airways, 16 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $351 to $446.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Male to Abu Dhabi?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $400, 13 Nov to 20 Nov, found 5 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $226, 16 Nov, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Male to Abu Dhabi?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Male to Abu Dhabi?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $501 with Etihad Airways, 22 Jan 2027 to 1 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $444 with Etihad Airways, 9 Apr 2027, found 5 days ago.
How long is the flight from Male to Abu Dhabi?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Etihad Airways on 9 Apr 2027, takes 4 h from Male International Airport (MLE) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Male to Abu Dhabi?
Between 13 Nov and 27 Feb 2027, Etihad Airways has the cheapest return on 8 of the 18 departure dates we hold, IndiGo on 7 and Gulf Air on 3. Between 16 Nov and 13 Sept 2027, Etihad Airways has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Gulf Air on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
