Travel guide & flights to Maldives
Capital: Malé · Population: 521,000 · Currency: MVR
Quick answer: Maldives at a glance
Travel to Maldives (MV, capital Malé) in Asia · Southern Asia, population 521,000, languages Dhivehi, currency MVR. Live flights are searchable on Kayak across 100+ sites; TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving and 12 departing, with hotels searchable in Malé. Browse routes below and book with free-cancellation filters.
- • Capital: Malé · MV/MDV · 3.2, 73.2
- • Population: 521,000 · MVR
- • 12 arriving · 12 departing flight routes
- • Language: Dhivehi
Facts from REST Countries + OpenFlights flight_route data; fares update live on Kayak.
Maldives is a Island country in South Asia.
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Languages spoken in Maldives
Dhivehi
Flights to Maldives
12 popular routes arriving in Maldives. Click any route for live fares.
Flights from Maldives
12 popular routes departing from Maldives. Click any route for live fares.
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TRMaldives route network at a glance
TripRoute indexes 12 arriving and 12 departing routes for Maldives from the OpenFlights dataset. The longest arriving route on record is London → Male at roughly 5,290 miles great-circle distance. Fares are not stored — every route links to a live Kayak search across 100+ providers, so prices you see are current at search time.
Route facts from OpenFlights; fares update live on Kayak.
Maldives — quick answers
What is the capital of Maldives and how large is the country?
The capital of Maldives is Malé and the country has about 521,000 people in 2026 according to the REST Countries dataset. Maldives lies in Asia (Southern Asia), uses MVR and speaks Dhivehi. The capital coordinates are 3.2, 73.2, and you can search live flights to Maldives on Kayak from any origin with prices compared across 100+ sites.
How do I find cheap flights to Maldives?
Find cheap flights to Maldives by clicking "Search flights to Maldives on Kayak" above, which opens Kayak with live comparison across 100+ airlines and booking sites. Compare flexible dates (±3 days) and nearby airports, as shifting departure by a day often saves $40–$120. TripRoute lists 12 arriving routes below you can click for live fares, distances and airline details.
What languages and currency will I need in Maldives?
In Maldives people primarily speak Dhivehi, and the official currency is MVR. The country is in Asia, Southern Asia with capital Malé. This language and currency information comes from the REST Countries dataset verified against ISO 3166, so you can plan phrases and exchange before you fly — Kayak's fare search will show prices in your local currency regardless.
How many flight routes connect Maldives on TripRoute?
TripRoute indexes 12 routes arriving in Maldives and 12 departing, all from real OpenFlights flight_route data ordered by distance. Click any route like LGW → MLE (London to Male) for live Kayak fares with nonstop distances, flight times and airline competition insights. Even without indexed routes you can still search live inventory directly on Kayak.