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Cheap flights from Male to Dubai from $249 MLE → DWC, DXB, XNB

Male International Airport (MLE) → Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)

The cheapest return found recently is $449 with Etihad Airways, 24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $249 with FitsAir, 3 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$249, FitsAir, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$449, 24 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2027
Usual return price
$472 to $499
Cheapest month to fly
March 2027, return fares from $449 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Flydubai, Emirates, Air Arabia, BeOnd
Shortest nonstop flight found
4 h 30 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 23 departure dates is usually $472 to $499.

Cheapest return found recently

$449

24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 · Etihad Airways

Male International Airport (MLE) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)

Leaves 9:10 a.m. · Return leaves 6:35 a.m. · 16 h 35 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · overnight connection

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$458

20 Dec – 24 Dec · Flydubai

Male International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)

Leaves 11:30 p.m. · Return leaves 10:20 a.m. · 8 h 25 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $449 24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $363 to $449.

At $449, the cheapest return found recently is at the high end of 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 23 departure dates from 14 Nov to 25 Aug 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 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 24 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

425 fares on 23 departure dates

14 Nov – 22 Nov: $480, found 3 days ago18 Nov – 26 Nov: $456, found 8 days ago19 Nov – 24 Nov: $453, found 4 days ago30 Nov – 2 Dec: $487, found 6 days ago7 Dec – 17 Dec: $467, found 6 days ago11 Dec – 18 Dec: $503, found 5 days ago13 Dec – 20 Dec: $503, found 5 days ago14 Dec – 17 Dec: $480, found 3 days ago20 Dec – 24 Dec: $458, found 2 days ago21 Dec – 25 Dec: $481, found 4 days ago24 Dec – 31 Dec: $464, found 4 days ago28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $483, found 4 days ago10 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027: $504, found 6 days ago6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027: $498, found 3 days ago8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027: $478, found 2 days ago9 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027: $482, found 6 days ago20 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027: $499, found 4 days ago4 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027: $515, found 7 days ago24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027: $449, found 2 days ago1 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027: $505, found 7 days ago10 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027: $496, found 6 days ago7 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027: $485, found 6 days ago25 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027: $492, found 8 days agoNovDecFebMarAprAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 22 Nov$480FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
18 Nov – 26 Nov$456Etihad AirwaysMale International Airport (MLE) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
19 Nov – 24 Nov$453Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
30 Nov – 2 Dec$487FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 17 Dec$467FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Dec – 18 Dec$503FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
13 Dec – 20 Dec$503FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 17 Dec$480FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Dec – 24 Dec$458FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
21 Dec – 25 Dec$481FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Dec – 31 Dec$464FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$483FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027$504FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Feb 2027 – 12 Feb 2027$498FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027$478FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
9 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027$482Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
20 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027$499FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Mar 2027 – 11 Mar 2027$515FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back nonstopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027$449Etihad AirwaysMale International Airport (MLE) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
1 Apr 2027 – 1 May 2027$505FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
10 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027$496FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027$485FlydubaiMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027$492EmiratesMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $449.

November 2026From $4534 departure dates19 Nov – 24 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $4588 departure dates20 Dec – 24 Dec · found 2 days agoSee prices for these datesEvery date in December 2026
January 2027From $5041 departure date10 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $4784 departure dates8 Feb 2027 – 15 Feb 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $449Cheapest seen2 departure dates24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 2027 · found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $4962 departure dates10 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
June 2027From $4851 departure date7 Jun 2027 – 14 Jun 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
August 2027From $4921 departure date25 Aug 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $249 to $301.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$249

3 Mar 2027 · FitsAir

Male International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)

Leaves 9:00 a.m. · 8 h 45 min trip

1 stop · via Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) · connection may need a visa

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$334

14 Dec · Flydubai

Male International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)

Leaves 1:15 p.m. · 4 h 30 min trip

nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $249 3 Mar 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $235 23 Mar 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $194 to $258.

$249, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $194 to $258.

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 18 departure dates from 14 Dec to 9 Aug 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 3 Mar 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

185 fares on 18 departure dates

14 Dec: $282, found 2 days ago1 Feb 2027: $250, found 5 days ago6 Feb 2027: $249, found 7 days ago15 Feb 2027: $258, found 7 days ago3 Mar 2027: $249, found 2 days ago22 Mar 2027: $235, found 4 days ago23 Mar 2027: $235, found 4 days ago25 Mar 2027: $243, found 3 days ago26 Mar 2027: $249, found 2 days ago29 Mar 2027: $244, found 3 days ago3 Apr 2027: $301, found 3 days ago5 Apr 2027: $317, found 6 days ago10 Apr 2027: $317, found 6 days ago12 Apr 2027: $323, found 6 days ago1 May 2027: $301, found 3 days ago23 May 2027: $311, found 3 days ago14 Jun 2027: $296, found 2 days ago9 Aug 2027: $294, found 3 days agoFebMarAprMayAug
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Dec$282FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
1 Feb 2027$250FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
6 Feb 2027$249FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Feb 2027$258FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
3 Mar 2027$249FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
22 Mar 2027$235FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
23 Mar 2027$235FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
25 Mar 2027$243FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
26 Mar 2027$249FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
29 Mar 2027$244FitsAirMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
3 Apr 2027$301Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
5 Apr 2027$317Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
10 Apr 2027$317Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
12 Apr 2027$323Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
1 May 2027$301Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
23 May 2027$311Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
14 Jun 2027$296Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
9 Aug 2027$294Air IndiaMale International Airport (MLE) → Dubai Airport (DXB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $235.

December 2026From $2821 departure date14 Dec · found 2 days agoOpen this tripEvery date in December 2026
February 2027From $2493 departure dates6 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $235Cheapest seen6 departure dates23 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $3014 departure dates3 Apr 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
May 2027From $3012 departure dates1 May 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
June 2027From $2961 departure date14 Jun 2027 · found 2 days agoOpen this trip
August 2027From $2941 departure date9 Aug 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Male to Dubai

Return

Premium economy

The lowest premium economy fare we have seen is $648, across 2 departure dates.

3 Feb 2027 – 18 Feb 2027 · MLE → DXB · Air India

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via DEL · overnight connection · 16 h connection

found 6 days ago

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One-way

Premium economy

The lowest premium economy fare we have seen is $338, across 2 departure dates.

7 Dec · MLE → DXB · Air India

1 stop · via DEL · overnight connection · 16 h connection

found 7 days ago

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Business

The lowest business fare we have seen is $951, across 23 departure dates.

3 Dec · MLE → DXB · IndiGo

1 stop · via BOM

found 5 days ago

That business fare is 4.0 times the economy fare of $235.

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First

The lowest first-class fare we have seen is $2,888, across 3 departure dates.

12 Jan 2027 · MLE → DXB · Emirates

1 stop · via CMB · overnight connection · 16 h connection

found 7 days ago

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How far ahead were prices cheapest for Male to Dubai?

Return

The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 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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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$428$412+3%47
7–13 days$448$415+8%49
14–29 days$415$363Cheapest seen49
30–59 days$443$405+7%49
60–89 days$446$424+8%49
90–179 days$443$427+7%49
180+ days$446$429+8%48

One-way

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way 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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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
30–59 days$218$194Cheapest seen36
60–89 days$249$211+14%24
90–179 days$249$235+14%46
180+ days$325$240+49%36

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Male → Sharjah

22 km from Dubai

$468

$19 more than flying to Dubai

31 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · MLE → SHJ · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Male → Abu Dhabi

123 km from Dubai

$501

$52 more than flying to Dubai

22 Jan 2027 – 1 Feb 2027 · MLE → AUH · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Male → Fujairah

107 km from Dubai

$780

$331 more than flying to Dubai

1 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 · MLE → FJR · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 7 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

One-way

Male → Abu Dhabi

123 km from Dubai

$226

$23 less than flying to Dubai

16 Nov · MLE → AUH · stops unknown

found 4 days ago

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Male → Sharjah

22 km from Dubai

$304

$55 more than flying to Dubai

18 Apr 2027 · MLE → SHJ · nonstop

found 3 days ago

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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 24 Mar 2027 – 29 Mar 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 Dubai?

The cheapest return found recently is $449 with Etihad Airways, 24 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 23 departure dates is usually $472 to $499.

How much is a one-way flight from Male to Dubai?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $249 with FitsAir, 3 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $235 with FitsAir, 23 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 18 departure dates is usually $249 to $301.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Male to Dubai?

March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $449, 24 Mar 2027 to 29 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $235, 23 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Male to Dubai?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Male to Dubai?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $458 with Flydubai, 20 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $334 with Flydubai, 14 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Male to Dubai?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Flydubai on 14 Dec, takes 4 h 30 min from Male International Airport (MLE) to Dubai Airport (DXB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with FitsAir on 3 Mar 2027, takes 8 h 45 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Male to Dubai?

Between 14 Nov and 25 Aug 2027, Flydubai has the cheapest return on 13 of the 23 departure dates we hold, FitsAir on 5 and Etihad Airways on 2. Between 14 Dec and 9 Aug 2027, FitsAir has the cheapest one-way on 10 of the 18 departure dates we hold, and Air India on 8.

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