Travelling from Australia to the Maldives

There are no direct flights available from major cities in Australia to the Maldives. So, the total travel time with one stop ranges from about 12 to 20 hours.

• Airports in Australia with one-stop or connecting flights to the Maldives: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
• Airports in Australia with additional-stop options to the Maldives: Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart, Darwin, Cairns, Townsville
• Airlines offering one-stop flights from Australia to the Maldives: Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
• Airlines offering two-stop or alternative connections from Australia to the Maldives: AirAsia, Batik Air, China Eastern, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways

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Airports in Australia with One-Stop Flights to the Maldives

For a quicker and more convenient journey, you can fly via a one-stop itinerary from the following Australian airports.

• Sydney (SYD)
• Melbourne (MEL)
• Brisbane (BNE)
• Perth (PER)
• Adelaide (ADL)

Airports in Australia with Additional-Stop Flights to the Maldives

Travellers from these airports can opt for connecting itineraries to the Maldives, which involve one or more layovers at a major hub. Stopover points include cities like Singapore, Doha, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Colombo.

• Canberra (CBR)
• Gold Coast (OOL)
• Hobart (HBA)
• Darwin (DRW)
• Cairns (CNS)
• Townsville (TSV)

Airlines Offering One-Stop Flights from Australia to Maldives

These airlines offer convenient one-stop options, cutting down total travel time compared to two-stop itineraries.

• Singapore Airlines
• Qatar Airways
• Emirates
• Malaysia Airlines
• SriLankan Airlines
• AirAsia
• Air India
• China Eastern
• Etihad Airways

Arrival in the Maldives

Upon arrival in the Maldives, tourists of any nationality (including Australians) can obtain a 30-day visa. You will need:

• A valid passport
• A return ticket
• Proof of accommodation

The visa can be extended up to 90 days, subject to the discretion of Maldivian immigration and may require additional documentation.

Upon finishing the immigration process and getting your luggage, you will exit into the area where resort representatives will greet you with name signs. Then, you will be transported to your resort by speedboat, seaplane, or domestic flight, depending on the resort’s location.

Time Difference between Australia and the Maldives

The time difference between major cities in Australia varies by state and daylight saving. Maldives Time (MVT) is GMT+5 and does not observe daylight saving. Typical differences:

• Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra: Maldives is 6 hours behind during AEDT (UTC+11) and 5 hours behind during AEST (UTC+10)
• Brisbane: Maldives is 5 hours behind (Brisbane observes AEST year-round, UTC+10)
• Adelaide: Maldives is 5.5 hours behind during ACDT (UTC+10:30) and 4.5 hours behind during ACST (UTC+9:30)
• Perth: Maldives is 3 hours behind (UTC+8)

A few resorts in the Maldives unofficially add an extra hour to their local time.