There are 5 ways to get from Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane SYD - MLE
16h 38m$476–718Fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
cheapest- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane SYD - DDD
20h 38m$405–1,117Fly to Gan International Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane SYD - GAN
19h 37m$440–1,048Fly to Fuvahmulah Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane SYD - FVM
19h 38m$415–1,117Fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane SYD - HDK
19h 58m$405–1,417
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Maldives is to fly which costs $470 - $750 and takes 16h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Maldives is to fly which takes 16h 38m and costs $470 - $750.
The distance between Sydney and Maldives is 9155 km.
It takes approximately 16h 38m to get from Sydney to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 6h behind Sydney. It is currently 12:52 PM in Sydney and 6:52 AM in Maldives.
There are 318+ hotels available in Maldives.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Maldives?
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 5 times a day.
- Website
- maldivian.aero
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Velana International Airport via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $700–1,700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Gan International Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–1,700
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Singapore Changi, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–2,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Melbourne, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Colombo, Gan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Melbourne, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,800
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Singapore Changi, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–2,100
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