Malé travel guide

Malé Tourism | Malé Guide

You're Going to Love Malé

With a population of 103,693, Malé is a must-see destination in Kaafu, Maldives. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Malé has to offer.

When to visit Malé

Malé in July
Estimated hotel price
$1270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Malé in July
Estimated hotel price
$1270
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Malé in January, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 244 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Malé, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.

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How to Get to Malé

Plane

When flying to Malé, you’ll arrive at Male (MLE), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Malé from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 55m.

Plane

When flying to Malé, you’ll arrive at Male (MLE), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Malé from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 20h 55m.

Airports near Malé

MLEMale

Airlines serving Malé

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,543 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
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Where to stay in Malé

From 5-star hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi to great affordable options like the Acacia Beach Hotel, Malé offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,094 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Malé by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Malé