Travelling from France to the Maldives

There are direct flights available from Paris to the Maldives in high season, with a flight duration typically around 11 hours.

• Airports in France with direct flights to the Maldives: Paris Charles de Gaulle
• Airports in France with non-direct flights to the Maldives: Lyon Saint Exupéry, Marseille Provence, Nice Côte d'Azur, Toulouse-Blagnac, Bordeaux-Mérignac, Nantes Atlantique, Strasbourg, Montpellier, Lille
• Airlines offering direct flights from France to the Maldives: Air France (Seasonal)
• Airlines offering non-direct flights from France to the Maldives: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, flydubai, Air Arabia, Azerbaijan Airlines, Austrian Airlines

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Airports in France with Direct Flights to the Maldives

For a quicker and more convenient journey, you can fly via a direct flight from the following French airport.

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)

Airports in France with Non-Direct Flights to the Maldives

Travellers from these airports can opt for non-direct flights to the Maldives, which involve a layover or stopover at a major hub. Stopover points include cities like Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Istanbul.

• Lyon (LYS)
• Marseille (MRS)
• Nice (NCE)
• Toulouse (TLS)
• Bordeaux (BOD)
• Nantes (NTE)
• Strasbourg (SXB)
• Montpellier (MPL)
• Lille (LIL)

Airlines Offering Direct Flights from France to Maldives

These airlines offer convenient non-stop flight options, cutting down on travel time and minimizing the hassle of layovers.

• Air France (Seasonal)

Airlines Offering Non-Direct Flights from France to Maldives

Non-direct flights, which include layovers in hubs like Doha and Dubai, can take longer. However, they might offer cost benefits and additional scheduling flexibility.

• Emirates
• Qatar Airways
• Etihad Airways
• Turkish Airlines
• flydubai
• Air Arabia

Arrival in the Maldives

Upon arrival in the Maldives, tourists of any nationality (including French citizens) 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 France and the Maldives

The time difference between Paris and the Maldives is 3 hours during Central European Summer Time (CEST) and 4 hours during Central European Time (CET). Maldives Time (MVT) is GMT+5. The time zones are:

• France: CET (GMT+1) / CEST (GMT+2, daylight saving)
• Maldives: Maldives Time (MVT), GMT+5

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