Quick answer
Bengaluru to Malé is about 1 hour 45 minutes non-stop, roughly 1,100 km. IndiGo runs the non-stop at the time of review; when it isn't scheduled, connect via Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram. One-way fares start near ₹9,500 booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak season. Indians get a free 30-day visa on arrival with a confirmed resort booking.
Route facts
- Flight time
- 1h 45m
- Distance
- ≈ 1,100 km
- Starting fare
- ₹9,500 one-way
- Airlines
- IndiGo
- Cheapest months
- Jul–Sep
- Entry
- Free 30-day visa on arrival with a confirmed hotel booking and return ticket; submit the IMUGA traveller declaration within 96 hours before arrival.
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Velana International Airport (MLE). Fares are typical starting one-way economy prices booked 3–6 weeks ahead outside peak dates — live prices vary by the hour.
Who flies Bengaluru to Malé non-stop?
IndiGo operates the non-stop from Terminal 2 at the time of review. Schedules on this route have changed often over the years, so check current options for your dates. If there's no non-stop, connect via Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram, both about an hour's flight from Malé, for a total journey of 4–6 hours.
Why your arrival time matters
Seaplane transfers run only in daylight, with the last departures in mid-afternoon. A morning departure from Bengaluru lands in time for a seaplane; evening arrivals suit speedboat resorts in North and South Malé atolls, or a night in Hulhumalé. The Maldives is 30 minutes behind India.
Baggage: what to check
IndiGo charges for meals and seats; confirm whether your fare includes a checked bag. Seaplanes often allow around 20 kg checked and 5 kg hand baggage per person and charge for excess, so pack light. Full-service connections via Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram include meals but may not add baggage on the seaplane leg.
Getting from Velana to your resort
Resorts arrange transfers and bill them separately. Speedboats take 20 minutes to 1.5 hours and cost USD 100–300 (₹8,800–26,400) return per person; seaplanes take 30–60 minutes and cost USD 500–900 (₹44,000–79,000) return. Local islands such as Maafushi are reached by public ferry or shared speedboat for far less.
When to book
Book 3–6 weeks ahead, earlier for honeymoon dates between November and February. December to April is the dry high season; July to September usually brings the lowest fares and resort rates.
Tips for families and seniors
Tell the resort about mobility needs before booking a seaplane, as boarding involves steps onto a floating dock. Choose a beach villa over a water villa with toddlers. Bengaluru's airport is 1–2 hours from much of the city, so plan the early drive.
See our Maldives visa guide, the Maldives trip cost page, things to do in the Maldives and more routes on flights.
Frequently asked questions
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