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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Male

Lowest recent price
692 SAR
Direct flight duration 7 hour 45 min
Arrival airports MLE
Best days to book Tuesday, Sunday
Average over the last 30 days
799 SAR

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Male

Best Price

IndiGo

22 Nov, Sun

Riyadh – Male

1d 6h 30m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

692 SAR

IndiGo

25 Nov, Wed

Riyadh – Male

1d 6h 30m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

692 SAR

IndiGo

29 Nov, Sun

Riyadh – Male

1d 6h 30m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

692 SAR

IndiGo

30 Nov, Mon

Riyadh – Male

1d 6h 30m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

692 SAR

Shortest Flight

Etihad Airways

12 Nov, Thu

Riyadh – Male

7h 45m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

750 SAR

Etihad Airways

16 Nov, Mon

Riyadh – Male

19h 20m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

750 SAR

Etihad Airways

15 Nov, Sun

Riyadh – Male

10h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

752 SAR

Etihad Airways

14 Nov, Sat

Riyadh – Male

1d 1h 45m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

754 SAR

Etihad Airways

17 Nov, Tue

Riyadh – Male

7h 45m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

754 SAR

Last update: 29 October 2026 01:54

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Male Flights

Cheapest Day22 November Sunday

Best Price

692 SAR

Average Price

954 SAR

2,701 SAR

692 SAR

2,438 SAR

29Thu

Oct

1,660 SAR

30Fri

1,618 SAR

31Sat

2,701 SAR

01Sun

Nov

818 SAR

02Mon

818 SAR

03Tue

818 SAR

04Wed

818 SAR

05Thu

818 SAR

06Fri

818 SAR

07Sat

818 SAR

08Sun

818 SAR

09Mon

756 SAR

10Tue

818 SAR

11Wed

750 SAR

12Thu

756 SAR

13Fri

754 SAR

14Sat

752 SAR

15Sun

750 SAR

16Mon

754 SAR

17Tue

818 SAR

18Wed

818 SAR

19Thu

818 SAR

20Fri

818 SAR

21Sat

692 SAR

22Sun

692 SAR

25Wed

756 SAR

28Sat

692 SAR

29Sun

692 SAR

30Mon

756 SAR

01Tue

Dec

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

Wednesday

28 Oct

Clear

29°28°

Today

Thursday

29 Oct

Clear

29°27°

Friday

30 Oct

Rain

28°26°

Saturday

31 Oct

Rain

29°25°

Sunday

1 Nov

Clear

29°28°

More Information About Male

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 Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Intl. Airport, King Khalid Intl. Airport, Riyadh Bus Station 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 straight-line distance between Riyadh and Male (Maldives) is about 3658 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 7 hour 45 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 Friday.

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

IndiGo, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air 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 IndiGo starts from approximately 644 SAR.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Turkish Airlines	2,333 SAR	Paid Change / 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1,613 SAR	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage
Gulf Air	2,603 SAR	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Flydubai	816 SAR	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / Complimentary Refreshments
Etihad Airways	744 SAR	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
IndiGo	644 SAR	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage
Air Arabia	825 SAR	Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm)