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Mumbai to Maldives

Nonstop from 2h 50m30m behind IndiaBest weather Jan–AprFrom ₹11,053 one-way
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Mumbai to Maldives at a glance

The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Mumbai to Maldives in the last two weeks is ₹11,053 (one-way) for Fri 19 Mar, about 18% over the usual price.

Of the months we have prices for, March is the cheapest and November the dearest.

Nonstop flights take about 2h 50m on IndiGo.

Maldives has its best weather from January to April.

Nonstop: IndiGoCommon stops: Colombo, Cochin, HyderabadCheapest airlines lately: IndiGo, SriLankan

Month by month: fares, weather and what's on

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Maldives's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.

MonthCheapest fare seenWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 Check live above 28° / 26°wet, 218 mm Off-season
Dussehra
November 2026 ₹12,428 one-way · Sun 29 Nov 28° / 26°very wet, 270 mm Shoulder
Diwali
December 2026 Check live above 28° / 26°wet, 224 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027Best weather ₹11,068 one-way · Tue 12 Jan 28° / 26°rainy spells, 124 mm Peak
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027Best weather Check live above 28° / 27°mostly dry, 45 mm Peak
Ramadan
March 2027Best weather ₹11,053 one-way · Fri 19 Mar 29° / 27°some rain, 89 mm Peak
RamadanEid al-FitrHoli
April 2027Best weather Check live above 29° / 27°rainy spells, 122 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027 Check live above 29° / 27°very wet, 271 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidaysEid al-Adha
June 2027 Check live above 29° / 27°rainy spells, 92 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 Check live above 29° / 27°wet, 161 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells....
August 2027 Check live above 29° / 27°wet, 164 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells....
September 2027 Check live above 28° / 27°wet, 187 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: more rain, wind and choppy seas, but still warm with sunny spells....

Dates to plan around

Festivals and holidays in Maldives, and the rushes that push up fares out of Mumbai.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 8 Feb – 9 Mar · expectedRamadanExpected 8 Feb to 9 Mar (moon sighting decides). Be discreet about eating and drinking in public by day; evenings come alive with iftars and late-opening malls, and hotels are often cheaper.
  • 9–12 Mar · expectedEid al-FitrThe end of Ramadan (expected 9 or 10 Mar): a few days of public holidays, with busier hotels, flights and malls.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 15–19 May · expectedEid al-AdhaExpected 16 or 17 May: several days of public holidays; hotels and flights are busier.

Good to know

What is the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Maldives?

Of the months our scanner has priced, March 2027 is the cheapest: ₹11,053 (one-way) for Fri 19 Mar. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Maldives?

Nonstop flights take about 2h 50m. Airlines flying nonstop include IndiGo.

Which airlines fly from Mumbai to Maldives?

Recently the cheapest fares were on IndiGo and SriLankan.

When is the best time to visit Maldives?

The best weather in Maldives is from January to April. Dry season: sunny, calm seas and the clearest water for snorkelling and diving. Also the most expensive; Christmas to New Year rates peak. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to March. The quietest months are May to October.

How far ahead should I book Mumbai to Maldives flights?

At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Southeast Asia routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 9% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.

When do fares out of Mumbai go up?

Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.

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