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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Male

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
KWD 67
Direct flight duration 7 hour 25 min
Direct airlines Flynas
Arrival airports MLE
Best days to book Sunday, Wednesday
Average over the last 30 days
KWD 73

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Male

Best Price

Air Arabia

2 Sep, Wed09:10

Riyadh – Male

1d 2h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 67

IndiGo

30 Aug, Sun07:45

Riyadh – Male

1d 3h 25m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 69

IndiGo

15 Sep, Tue07:45

Riyadh – Male

1d 3h 25m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 69

IndiGo

22 Aug, Sat07:45

Riyadh – Male

1d 3h 25m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 71

IndiGo

18 Aug, Tue07:45

Riyadh – Male

1d 3h 25m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 72

Cheapest Direct Flight

Flynas

29 Aug, Sat04:50

Riyadh – Male

6h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 72

Air Arabia

25 Aug, Tue17:00

Riyadh – Male

13h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 74

IndiGo

28 Aug, Fri07:45

Riyadh – Male

1d 3h 25m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 74

Air Arabia

21 Aug, Fri17:00

Riyadh – Male

13h 10m

1 stop

RUH–MLE

KWD 75

Last update: 17 August 2026 06:08

Direct flights from Riyadh to Male

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Male Flights

Cheapest Day3 September Thursday

Best Price

KWD 65

Average Price

KWD 72

KWD 94

KWD 65

KWD 89

17Mon

Aug

KWD 68

18Tue

KWD 89

19Wed

KWD 74

20Thu

KWD 74

21Fri

KWD 66

22Sat

KWD 65

23Sun

KWD 69

24Mon

KWD 72

25Tue

KWD 72

26Wed

KWD 72

27Thu

KWD 70

28Fri

KWD 74

29Sat

KWD 65

30Sun

KWD 94

31Mon

KWD 66

01Tue

Sep

KWD 66

02Wed

KWD 65

03Thu

KWD 65

04Fri

KWD 68

05Sat

KWD 67

06Sun

KWD 67

07Mon

KWD 66

08Tue

KWD 87

09Wed

KWD 65

10Thu

KWD 65

11Fri

KWD 65

12Sat

KWD 69

13Sun

KWD 88

14Mon

KWD 65

15Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

- Budget-Friendly
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- Modern Fleet
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Kuwait's Best LCC
- Kuwait Based
- Flexible Options
- Kuwait Flag Carrier
- Full Service
- Free Baggage
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included

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

Today

Monday

17 Aug

Clear

28°28°

Tuesday

18 Aug

Clear

29°28°

Wednesday

19 Aug

Clear

29°28°

Thursday

20 Aug

Rain

29°25°

Friday

21 Aug

Clear

29°27°

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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 King Khalid Intl. Airport 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 flight distance between Riyadh-Male (Maldives) is 3658 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 4 hour 30 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 Sunday.

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

Flynas 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 Air Arabia starts from approximately KWD 65.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Flydubai	KWD 76	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
IndiGo	KWD 65	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage
Air Arabia	KWD 65	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund
Etihad Airways	KWD 94	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / Full Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Air India	KWD 68	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Gulf Air	KWD 87	1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Srilankan Airlines	KWD 96	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments