What to know about flights from Malé to Kathmandu?

The distance between Malé and Kathmandu is approximately 2,898.68 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is August.

Cheapest one-way
$258
IndiGo IndiGo MLE-KTM 23h 15m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 14
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Cheapest round-trip
$501
IndiGo IndiGo MLE-KTM 23h 15m · 2 stops Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
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When to travel
January
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,898.68 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Malé to Kathmandu over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $258 and round-trip from $501. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Which airlines are the most popular for Malé to Kathmandu flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Malé to Kathmandu are SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, and Air Arabia, among 7 carriers on this route. IndiGo offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Air Arabia logo Air Arabia
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
Air India logo Air India
Flydubai logo Flydubai
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Malé to Kathmandu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Malé to Kathmandu

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Malé to Kathmandu?

The average price of one-way flights from Malé to Kathmandu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Malé to Kathmandu is January, with an average price of $306; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to $446.

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$306
$236
    Cheapest
  • $309
    Aug
  • $446
    Sep
  • $387
    Oct
  • $344
    Nov
  • $346
    Dec
  • $306
    Jan
  • $379
    Feb
  • $332
    Mar
  • $410
    Apr
  • $401
    May
  • $382
    Jun
  • $332
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Malé to Kathmandu?

Average price of round-trip flights from Malé to Kathmandu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Malé to Kathmandu are found during August, with an average price of $523. Conversely, the highest prices are found during September, with an average price of up to $882.

$882
$703
$523
$344
  • $523
    Aug
  • $882
    Sep
  • $838
    Oct
  • $827
    Nov
  • $618
    Dec
  • $560
    Jan
  • $537
    Feb
  • $553
    Mar
  • $688
    Apr
  • $657
    May
  • $655
    Jun
  • $655
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Malé to Kathmandu during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Malé to Kathmandu during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Malé to Kathmandu are available on Sep 8, with fares starting at $260.

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$281
$260
$239
    Cheapest
  • $286
    4
    Sep
  • $293
    5
  • $302
    6
  • $277
    7
  • $260
    8
  • $279
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Malé to Kathmandu (MLE-KTM)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as $258 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MLE to KTM on Mon, Sep 14), while IndiGo offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $501 departing on Thu, Sep 17 and returning on Sun, Sep 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Malé to Kathmandu with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines IndiGo Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Malé to Kathmandu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Malé to Kathmandu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 14, with one-way flights priced at just $258.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is IndiGo.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kathmandu travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Malé to Kathmandu is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Malé to Kathmandu on September 8, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at $260.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Flights from Velana International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport (MLE-KTM) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Kathmandu and Malé is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Malé to Kathmandu is $775. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Malé and Kathmandu, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • IndiGo, Air Arabia and Flydubaiare the most popular budget airlines flying from Malé to Kathmandu. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.