There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Maldives by plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Velana International Airport
best- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane CPT - MLE
15h 22m$517–919Fly to Fuvahmulah Airport
cheapest- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane CPT - FVM
18h 47m$486–1,318Fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane CPT - DDD
19h 47m$516–1,418Fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane CPT - HDK
17h 22m$496–1,318
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Maldives is to fly which costs $500 - $950 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Maldives is to fly which takes 15h 22m and costs $500 - $950.
The distance between Cape Town and Maldives is 7170 km.
It takes approximately 15h 22m to get from Cape Town to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 3h ahead of Cape Town. It is currently 3:40 PM in Cape Town and 6:40 PM in Maldives.
There are 321+ hotels available in Maldives.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Maldives?
Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.
- Website
- maldivian.aero
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Dubai, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Doha, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,300
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Doha, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,300
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Dubai, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
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