Air tickets Male — Almaty

Need air tickets from Male to Almaty? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find suitable flights, compare them by price and travel time, book a seat and pay for your ticket online by bank card.

This page brings together the key facts about the route: the distance and travel time, the airlines and connection options, what makes up the ticket price, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Almaty.

General information about flights between Male and Almaty

The straight-line distance between the cities is about 4,370 km. A nonstop flight takes around 6 hours 35 minutes. There is no time difference: the Maldives and Kazakhstan share the same time zone. Many foreign nationals may enter Kazakhstan visa-free; the conditions depend on your citizenship, so check them before you travel. The route is seasonal and busiest in autumn and winter, when the Maldives beach season opens and traffic grows in both directions.

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Male — Almaty flight schedule

Nonstop flights are operated by Air Astana. The route is seasonal: departures fall in the autumn and winter period, and the current schedule shows around one flight a week. The nonstop journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes.

Departure frequency depends heavily on the season and the day of the week, so it is easiest to check the current schedule for your dates in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic: the same flight can change in price from one day to the next.

How much does a flight from Male to Almaty cost

The final price depends on the departure date, the airline, the season and how far in advance you book. We do not publish fixed prices — they change constantly, so the exact amount for your dates is shown by the Freedom Travel search. All fees are already included and payment is made online by bank card.

Which airlines fly the Male — Almaty route

• Air Astana — nonstop flights (seasonal schedule)
• Connecting itineraries are offered by several airlines via hubs in Asia and the Middle East

The set of carriers and available connections changes over time, so check the full list for your chosen date in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Male to Almaty: your flight options

The most convenient option is the Air Astana nonstop: about 6 hours 35 minutes with no intermediate stops. In season it takes you from the Maldives to Almaty without a transfer.

Outside the season, or on dates that do not suit the nonstop, there are one-stop itineraries through the large hubs of Asia and the Middle East — the search shows which combinations and carriers are available for a given date.

The nonstop wins on time and comfort, while connecting itineraries give more flexibility with dates and can sometimes be cheaper. For an international connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the transfer country.

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Almaty airport

Flights are handled by Almaty International Airport (ALA), about 15 km north of the city centre. City buses and taxis run into town.

What to see in Almaty

Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan and its former capital, set at the foot of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains. It is the cultural, business and tourism centre of the country.

• Medeu high-altitude skating rink — a famous sports complex in the mountains above the city
• Shymbulak ski resort — a popular resort next to Medeu
• Kok-Tobe — a hill with an observation deck and TV tower, reached by cable car
• Park of the 28 Panfilov Guardsmen — a central park with a war memorial
• Ascension Cathedral — a wooden Orthodox church from the early 20th century
• Central State Museum of Kazakhstan — the largest museum in the country

Check seat availability on Male — Almaty flights in the Freedom Travel search and book early: on a seasonal route seats sell out fast.