Maldives trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a Maldives trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Cheapest live fare found: Chennai, ₹29,653 return.
- Lowest indicative fare range: Kochi, ₹23,000–₹53,000.
- Shortest journey: Kochi, about 2h non-stop.
- Non-stop routes from 6 of 32 cities.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹98,000 (from Bangalore).
- Most travellers spend about 6 days.
Live fares from our Flight Finder
Real return fares for example dates, found by Trripah's fare scraper. They change daily, so treat them as a guide to the cheapest city and month.
| From | Cheapest return | Example dates | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai | ₹29,653 | 15 – 18 Oct 2026 | IndiGo | 1 |
| Bangalore | ₹29,936 | 28 Nov – 3 Dec 2026 | SriLankan | 1 |
| Hyderabad | ₹30,246 | 15 – 18 Jan 2027 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Mumbai | ₹32,415 | 28 Oct – 2 Nov 2026 | IndiGo | Non-stop |
| Delhi | ₹34,523 | 28 Oct – 2 Nov 2026 | IndiGo | 1 |
| Ahmedabad | ₹39,328 | 15 – 22 Dec 2026 | IndiGo | 1 |
| Kolkata | ₹62,365 | 15 – 20 Jan 2027 | Air India | 2 |
All departure cities compared
Sorted by lowest indicative fare. Fare ranges and budgets are rough Trripah route estimates, not quotes or live prices, so use the live fares above for real numbers where shown.
| City | Flight time | Route | Indicative fare range | Budget / mid-range per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi COK | 2h | Non-stop | ₹23,000–₹53,000 | ₹1.1 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Bangalore BLR | 2h 10m | Non-stop | ₹29,000–₹32,000 | ₹98,000 / ₹1.8 L |
| Chennai MAA | 2h 30m | Non-stop | ₹29,000–₹33,000 | ₹98,000 / ₹1.8 L |
| Hyderabad HYD | 2h 40m | Non-stop | ₹30,000–₹36,000 | ₹1 L / ₹1.8 L |
| Amritsar ATQ | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Chandigarh IXC | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Coimbatore CJB | 4h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Guwahati GAU | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Indore IDR | 5h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Jaipur JAI | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Lucknow LKO | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Madurai IXM | 4h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Mangaluru IXE | 4h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Mumbai BOM | 2h 50m | Non-stop | ₹32,000–₹33,000 | ₹1 L / ₹1.8 L |
| Nagpur NAG | 5h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 3h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 4h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 5h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹32,000–₹62,000 | ₹1.2 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Delhi DEL | 4h 20m | Non-stop | ₹34,000–₹39,000 | ₹1 L / ₹1.8 L |
| Belagavi IXG | 5h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Bhopal BHO | 7h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Hubballi HBX | 5h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Mysuru MYQ | 5h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Nashik ISK | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Pune PNQ | 5h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Rajkot RAJ | 5h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Salem SXV | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Surat STV | 6h | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 5h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Vadodara BDQ | 5h 30m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹38,000–₹68,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
| Ahmedabad AMD | 4h 15m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹39,000–₹43,000 | ₹1.1 L / ₹1.9 L |
| Kolkata CCU | 7h 35m | Via Male (MLE) — all resorts need a domestic seaplane or speedboat transfer | ₹62,000–₹64,000 | ₹1.3 L / ₹2.1 L |
Good to know for every city
- Best months: November, December, January, February, March.
- Visa for Indians: Free on-arrival visa — 30 days for Indians. See the Maldives visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the Maldives budget guide and see Maldives tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian city is cheapest to fly to Maldives from?
Among the cities our Flight Finder prices live, Chennai currently has the lowest return fare we found to Maldives: ₹29,653. Fares change daily and depend on your dates.
Can I fly non-stop to Maldives from India?
Non-stop routes are listed from Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi. From the other 26 cities in this comparison, you connect through a hub.
When is the best time to fly to Maldives?
November, December, January, February, March are the best months for Maldives. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.