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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Male

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
SAR 694
Direct flight duration 6 hour 5 min
Direct airlines Flynas
Arrival airports MLE
Best days to book Saturday, Tuesday
Average over the last 30 days
SAR 716

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Male

Best Price

Air Arabia

2 Sep, Wed

Riyadh – Male

21h

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Air Arabia

3 Sep, Thu

Riyadh – Male

1d 2h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Air Arabia

4 Sep, Fri

Riyadh – Male

21h

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Shortest Flight

Air Arabia

5 Sep, Sat

Riyadh – Male

13h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Air Arabia

6 Sep, Sun

Riyadh – Male

1d 2h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Air Arabia

7 Sep, Mon

Riyadh – Male

18h 20m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Air Arabia

8 Sep, Tue

Riyadh – Male

18h 20m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Air Arabia

9 Sep, Wed

Riyadh – Male

18h 20m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Air Arabia

10 Sep, Thu

Riyadh – Male

1d 2h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

SAR 694

Last update: 28 August 2026 04:57

Direct flights from Riyadh to Male

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Male Flights

Cheapest Day2 September Wednesday

Best Price

SAR 670

Average Price

SAR 737

SAR 1,095

SAR 670

SAR 1,088

28Fri

Aug

SAR 759

29Sat

SAR 783

30Sun

SAR 795

31Mon

SAR 684

01Tue

Sep

SAR 670

02Wed

SAR 670

03Thu

SAR 670

04Fri

SAR 684

05Sat

SAR 684

06Sun

SAR 684

07Mon

SAR 684

08Tue

SAR 670

09Wed

SAR 670

10Thu

SAR 798

11Fri

SAR 684

12Sat

SAR 785

13Sun

SAR 684

14Mon

SAR 684

15Tue

SAR 1,095

16Wed

SAR 814

17Thu

SAR 684

18Fri

SAR 670

19Sat

SAR 672

20Sun

SAR 670

21Mon

SAR 684

22Tue

SAR 787

23Wed

SAR 710

24Thu

SAR 814

25Fri

SAR 684

26Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Egypt-KSA Specialist
30kg Free Baggage
Full Service Included

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.

Rental Car

For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.

Transportation to Male City Center from Airport

Velana Intl. Airport

Male Airport is located in Hulhule Island, close to Male, the capital of Maldives. It is the largest and most important international airport in the country. Male Airport is, at the same time, Maldives's only international airport, and it is able to attract tourists to the islands from all over the world.

Male Airport, which has only one highway, also has sections built on the sea. For this reason, Male Airport, covering a very large area, is providing a pleasant and comfortable time to its passengers with many services.

The transport from Male Airport to the city center and other areas in the Maldives is provided with different transportation options. We can list the transportation options that can be preferred in Maldives where both air and sea transportation is used, thanks to the geographical location, as speedboat, sea plane and airport ferry.

Speedboat

With the speedboats called Dhoni, you can go quickly to the capital Male. It is only 10 minutes to the capital city center, which is only 1 km away from the airport. Dhonis can also be used for other purposes including showing around to special guests and daily explorations.

Sea Plane

Male Airport, which has the largest sea plane aircraft in the world, has two companies, namely Trans Maldivian Airways and Maldivian Air Taxi, which provide this service. While traveling with the sea planes, one of the most comfortable options, you can also have the opportunity to see the magnificent scenery of the Maldives.

Airport Ferry

Another vehicle that will allow you to travel between Male Airport and Male capital is the ferry. You can reach the center of the capital, Male, after a 10 minute ride with the ferry that Male Airport is holding ready for its passengers. The ferries, those almost serve 24 hours, depart from the airport every 10 minutes.

Male Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today

Friday

28 Aug

Clear

29°28°

Saturday

29 Aug

Cloudy

29°29°

Sunday

30 Aug

Rain

29°26°

Monday

31 Aug

Clear

29°27°

Tuesday

1 Sep

Rain

28°26°

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Velana Intl. Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Riyadh-Male (Maldives) flights?

When you search for Riyadh-Male (Maldives) flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Riyadh-Male (Maldives) flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Male (Maldives) flights?

For Riyadh-Male (Maldives) flights, you can use King Khalid Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Velana Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Male (Maldives) and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Riyadh-Male (Maldives) is 3658 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 30 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Male (Maldives) flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Male (Maldives) flights is Thursday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Riyadh-Male (Maldives)?

Flynas organizes direct flights between Riyadh-Male (Maldives).

Riyadh-Male (Maldives): which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Air Arabia starts from approximately SAR 646.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Air Arabia	SAR 646	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund
Flynas	SAR 759	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (56x36x23 cm) / Paid Change (up to 4 hours) / No Refund
IndiGo	SAR 783	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage
Flydubai	SAR 939	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Etihad Airways	SAR 649	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Srilankan Airlines	SAR 1,114	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments