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 42m$456–919Fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane CPT - DDD
19h 47m$515–1,418Fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane CPT - HDK
17h 22m$565–1,918Fly to Fuvahmulah Airport
- Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane CPT - FVM
18h 42m$495–1,418
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Maldives is to fly which costs $450 - $950 and takes 15h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Maldives is to fly which takes 15h 42m and costs $450 - $950.
The distance between Cape Town and Maldives is 7170 km.
It takes approximately 15h 42m to get from Cape Town to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 3h ahead of Cape Town. It is currently 12:47 AM in Cape Town and 3:47 AM in Maldives.
There are 318+ 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) 3 times a day.
- Website
- maldivian.aero
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Doha, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Dubai, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Dubai, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Dubai, Velana International Airport, Hanimaadhoo
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,900
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Doha, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,400
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Dubai, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
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