Flights to Male, Maldives (MLE) | Singapore Airlines

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <LscsResult><DestinationRootContainer><generalSectionContainer><cityStatus>active</cityStatus><entryPageActiveStatus>active</entryPageActiveStatus><Smartvel>disable</Smartvel><destinationTypeDetails><regionName>South Asia</regionName><regionLabel>South Asia</regionLabel><regionID>South Asia</regionID><country>MV</country><countryLabel>Maldives</countryLabel><countryTranslated>Maldives</countryTranslated><city>MLE</city><cityCode/><cityLabel>Male</cityLabel><airportcode>MLE</airportcode><cityTranslated>Male</cityTranslated><pageTitle>Flights to Male, Maldives (MLE) | Singapore Airlines</pageTitle><cityLanguages>English, Maldivian</cityLanguages></destinationTypeDetails><destinationEntryDetails><destinationImage>/saar5/images/destination/top-banners/Male.jpg</destinationImage><altText>Male</altText><thumbnailImage>/saar5/images/fare-deal-images/Male.jpg</thumbnailImage><thumbnailAltText>Male</thumbnailAltText><cityintroTitle>&nbsp;&nbsp;</cityintroTitle><cityDescription>Male is the great underdog of the Indian Ocean. More than 1.1 million holidaymakers fly into the tiny capital of the Maldives every year to visit the archipelago&rsquo;s sun-kissed, sandy-white specks of paradise. Yet few &ndash; indeed, very few &ndash; spend more time in Male than it takes to collect their suitcase from the carousel and catch a connecting sea plane flight or walk to the speedboat dock next to the arrivals hall. Eager to be whisked off to one of the dozens of luxury five-star resorts that fringe the capital&rsquo;s Kaafu Atoll, they see no more of Male than what&rsquo;s on the postcards in the gift shop. But that&rsquo;s doing the city a serious disservice. It&rsquo;s where more than 105,000 islanders call home, where they make pilgrimages to the beautiful coral stone mosque or experience the country&rsquo;s most diverse and vibrant restaurant and cafe scene. It&rsquo;s also the political epicentre of one of the most talked-about countries on the planet. In recent years, the chain of more than 1,000 islands has become the focal point for the eco-fight against rising sea levels &ndash; so much so that the scuba-diving cabinet government has held meetings on the seabed to highlight the issue. This vulnerability gives a visit to Male an added sense of urgency: no one knows what the islands&rsquo; future holds, but at least you&rsquo;ll feel safe in knowing that you&rsquo;ll have the best of the capital all to yourself. On the streets of Male, beyond the infinity pool, lies the real Maldives - and that&rsquo;s something you won&rsquo;t see in any travel brochure.</cityDescription><cityHoverDescription/></destinationEntryDetails><metaKeyword>flights to Male, Male attractions, things to do in Male, things to eat in Male, accomodation options in Male</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Looking for flights to Male, Maldives? Singapore Airlines offers a variety of convenient flight options to get you there. Book now and enjoy our award-winning service.</metaDescription></generalSectionContainer><whatToDoPageTitle>What to do in Male</whatToDoPageTitle><whatToDoODImage/><whatToDoODAltText/><whatToDoSection><category>Nature</category><categoryLabel>Nature</categoryLabel><heading>Take a trip on a submarine</heading><Description>Take a trip on a submarine. Male is a sailor’s dream. Beneath the surface, there are dozens of coral reefs and octopus gardens to explore, and some of the country’s most beautiful subtropical wonders are only a pebble’s throw from the capital’s hectic streets. Take a 45-minute journey on the Whale Submarine (whalesubmarine.com.mv) to see snapper, lion fish, Napoleon fish, turtles, white tip reef sharks and more at depths of up to 45m - well beyond what the average scuba diver can reach. The sub is anchored on a neighbouring island so take a boat transfer from Jetty No.1. Bookings are essential.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-do/mle/submarine.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Male - Take a trip in a submarine</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>National Museum</heading><Description>Immerse yourself in the islands’ history. Discover why everyone from Portuguese traders and British naval officers, and even all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Mesopotamians conquered Male at the fascinating National Museum. Located in Sultan Park, it showcases some of the country’s most prized relics, including fragments of Buddhist-era royal antiquities and wood engravings from Islamic rulers.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>A coral mosque</heading><Description>Visit a coral mosque. The country’s oldest and most spectacular place of worship is the Hukuru Miskiiy, also known as the Old Friday Mosque. Dating back to 1656, and constructed during the 40-year reign of the renowned Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar I, it’s the archipelago’s best example of preserved coral architecture. It has a squat minaret, hand-carved decorations and beautiful Quranic scriptures in the walls, and the surrounding cemetery is populated by coral headstones. Remember to dress appropriately.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/male2.jpg</whatToDoImage><whatToDoImageAltText>What to do in Male - A coral mosque</whatToDoImageAltText><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Cultural</category><categoryLabel>Cultural</categoryLabel><heading>Meet the locals at Sultan Park.</heading><Description>Meet the locals at Sultan Park. Built on the site of the demolished former Royal Palace grounds, this park is one of the few green spaces in the city – but as it used to be where the Sultans and their consorts used to catch some garden rays, there isn’t anywhere better. It’s a quiet, green oasis filled with birdsong and tropical flora and is the most apt place to see modern Maldivian life on its day off. In case you need reminding that this is still an island paradise, head to Artificial Beach on the eastern seafront, where locals swim, sunbathe and break into impromptu games of cricket and football.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoSection><category>Nature</category><categoryLabel>Nature</categoryLabel><heading>Slap on the sunscreen</heading><Description>Slap on the sunscreen. “The sunny side of life” – the official tourist board slogan says it all. With average temperatures bubbling above 30 degrees, Male is humid and hot, so avoid that lobster-pink tan by covering up, especially between 11am and late afternoon. The islands are famed for sunlit days and iridescent sunsets, but that can also translate as a poker-hot, painful sunburn. You have been warned.</Description><insiderLabel/><insider/><whatToDoImage/><whatToDoImageAltText/><links><infoLinkLabel/><externalLinkInfo/><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/></links></whatToDoSection><whatToDoMetaDetails><metaKeyword>What to do in Male</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Don't miss out on these activites when visiting Male</metaDescription></whatToDoMetaDetails><whereToStayPageTitle>Where to stay in Male</whereToStayPageTitle><whereToStayODImage/><whereToStayODAltText/><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Traders Hotel by Shangri-La, Male, Maldives</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>If you don’t have time to visit this five-star chain’s flagship Maldivian resort – that’s located on Villingili Island on the southern most tip of Addu Atoll, a 70-minute flight south of the capital – then its 117-room alternative is a great compromise. All the luxury touches are still in place: there’s an infinity pool on the roof, it’s accessible by flash speedboat transfer and there are three restaurants to choose from. Insider Tip: Don’t miss the bustling fish market – a one-minute walk away. It’ll put you in the mood for the sumptuous seafood dishes on offer at the rooftop Azur Restaurant.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/Traders-Hotel.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Male - Traders Hotel by Shangri-La, Male, Maldives</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://www.shangri-la.com/male/traders</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Ameer Ahmed Magu</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Ameer Ahmed Magu, Malé, 20096, Republic of Maldives</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Sala Boutique Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Bringing a little bit of Thailand to the Maldives, this family-run hotel is a pint-sized retreat for those hankering for a more personal touch. Four-poster beds, wooden parquet floors, solar-powered showers, and only six rooms add up to a stylish and swanky pad that’s served with a beaming Thai smile. Insider Tip: Treat yourself after a long-haul flight with a massage. You are on holiday after all.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/Sala-Hotel.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Male - Sala Boutique Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/sala-boutique-hotel/hotel/male-city-and-airport-mv.html?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http%3a%2f%2fajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com%2fasia%2fmaldives%2fmale_city_and_airport%2fsala_boutique_hotel.html&backlink=http%3a%2f%2fwww.agoda.com.sg%2fsingaporeair&header=http%3a%2f%2fimg.agoda.net%2fimages%2fpartnermarketing%2fclp%2fsgair%2fsgair_header4.html&cklg=1</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>H. Buruneege</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>H. Buruneege, Hittahfinivaa Magu, Male City, Male City and Airport, Maldives 20084</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>The Somerset Hotel</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>If it’s good enough for the locals, then it’s good enough for practically anybody. The Somerset is perfect for seaplane island-hoppers, city-breakers and those like us who can’t bear to leave for the airport just yet. There are only 30 rooms so it feels more intimate than most of its resort rivals, yet is a quick walk to most tourist sights, including Jumhooree Maidhaan (also known as Republic Square) and the National Museum. Insider Tip: If you want to see Male with the wind in your hair, take one of the complimentary bicycles for a spin.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/The-Somerset.png</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Male - The Somerset Hotel</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/maldives/male_city_and_airport/the_somerset_hotel.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Keneree magu</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Keneree magu, Male City, Male City and Airport, Maldives 200191</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Kurumba Maldives Resort</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>For those who simply want to fly and flop, the Kurumba Maldives Resort couldn’t be better located. It’s a 10-minute speedboat ride from the capital, but feels like it exists in an atoll of its own. As soon as you check in, you’re in touching distance of the white sand beaches and languorous pool days that you’ve dreamt about for months. Insider Tip: It’s the biggest and oldest resort near Male, but that doesn’t mean it’s a slouch when it comes to honeymoon romance. For those ubiquitous crystal-clear waters and powder-white sands, take a kayak for a spin around the resort to see what all the fuss is about.</hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>4.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/Kurumba.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Male - Kurumba Maldives Resort</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/kurumba-maldives/hotel/maldives-islands-mv.html?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http%3a%2f%2fajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com%2fasia%2fmaldives%2fmaldives_islands%2fkurumba_maldives_resort.html&backlink=http%3a%2f%2fwww.agoda.com.sg%2fsingaporeair&header=http%3a%2f%2fimg.agoda.net%2fimages%2fpartnermarketing%2fclp%2fsgair%2fsgair_header4.html&cklg=1</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Male Atoll</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Male Atoll, North Male Atoll, Maldives Islands, Maldives 08340</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStaySection><places><whereToStayHeading>Anantara Naladhu</whereToStayHeading><hotelDescription>Should you want to play Robinson Crusoe on more than one island – and with countless to explore, who could blame you? – take the 30-minute boat trip to Anantara Naladhu in the South Male Atoll. On a crisp clear azure lagoon sheltered by two neighbouring islands, it defines the luxury Maldives experience. Insider Tip: While the butler service, personal swimming pool and hot tub are enough to tempt you to never leave your beach villa, it’s worth visiting The Living Room restaurant for its eye-popping, glass-walled beach wine cellar. Now that’s something they don’t have in Paris or New York. </hotelDescription><ratingLabel/><hotelRating>5.0</hotelRating><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToStayImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/Naladhu.jpg</whereToStayImage><whereToStayImageAltText>Where to stay in Male - Anantara Naladhu</whereToStayImageAltText><links><externalLinkWebsiteLabel>Book now</externalLinkWebsiteLabel><externalLinkWebsite>http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/partners/tracking.aspx?cid=1618815&currency=SGD&urltogo=http://ajaxsearch.partners.agoda.com/asia/maldives/maldives_islands/naladhu_maldives_by_anantara.html&backlink=http://www.agoda.com.sg/singaporeair&header=http://img.agoda.net/images/partnermarketing/clp/sgair/sgair_header4.html</externalLinkWebsite><locationLinkLabel>Veliganduhuraa Island, South Male' Atoll, South Male Atoll, Maldives Islands, Maldives 2014</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Veliganduhuraa Island, South Male' Atoll, South Male Atoll, Maldives Islands, Maldives 2014</externalLink><contactNo/></links></places></whereToStaySection><whereToStayMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to stay in Male</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Choose from a variety of accomodation options in Male</metaDescription></whereToStayMetaDetails><whereToEatPageTitle>Where to eat in Male</whereToEatPageTitle><whereToEatODImage/><whereToEatODAltText/><whereToEatSection><places><category/><categoryLabel>Select</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.aioli.com.mv/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Aioli</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Caught between the spices of India and Sri Lanka and the aromas of South-east Asia, Maldivian cuisine is a lively melting pot of flavour. But ask a local what to order if you have a hunger for Maldivian and you’ll get one sure-fire response: addu kukulhu reha, a curried chicken cooked in spices. Try this spicy local favourite served up with flatbread at the sleek, upmarket Aioli, a pan-Asian restaurant that specialises in curries from Bangalore to Bangkok. Insider Tip: Its express lunch is a bargain – under US$5 for a main course, drink and dessert – but it also does a delicious Maldivian kopi salad of coconut, red onion, lime and chilli</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Male - Aioli</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel>Orchidmaage</locationLinkLabel><externalLink>Orchidmaage, Henveiru, Lotus Goalhi, Male 20095</externalLink><contactNo>960 300 2525</contactNo></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category/><categoryLabel>Select</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.veli-maldives.anantara.com/baan-huraa</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Baan Huraa</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>If you hadn’t already realised, the most luxurious way to enjoy the Maldives is by the waterfront. Or even better, on and above the waves so you can hear the ocean slip-slop-slapping away below your feet while you eat. Within reach of Male, the very best of these is Baan Huraa, a Thai-style teak house poised over water on the edge of a lagoon and reef at Anantara’s Veli Resort & Spa. It’s textbook romance so make sure you bring a date. Insider Tip: Book ahead for dinner when the open-air drama of sea-meets-starlit-sky becomes just as spectacular as the fiery cuisine. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/Baan-Huraa.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Male - Baan Huraa</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category/><categoryLabel>Select</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maldives/conrad-maldives-rangali-island-MLEHICI/amenities/restaurants-ithaa.html</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Ithaa Undersea Restaurant</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>Despite it being a short flight from the capital, there are dozens of reasons to pack a bag for an overnight dinner break at Ithaa. The first is it’s the world’s only all-glass undersea restaurant and it’s as spectacular as you’d imagine. It sits five metres below the surface, offering 180-degree views of vibrant coral gardens. The second is the unusual dinner guests: a cast of jaw-dropping reef sharks, stingrays, turtles and all manner of aquatic creatures swim past overhead. Last but not least is the food: the six-course tasting menu is a showstopper - think imperial caviar, truffle dumplings and lobster carpaccio. Insider Tip: If the thought of a shark watching you eat isn’t a big enough draw for you, then how about a mid-morning cocktail with a turtle? It opens around 11am and in the predominantly alcohol-free Maldives, that’s a serious selling point. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/main/mle/Ithaa-Underwater.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Male - Ithaa Undersea Restaurant</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category>Thai</category><categoryLabel>Thai</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.salafamilymaldives.com/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Sala Thai Restaurant</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>With plenty of expats working in the resort hotels, Thai food is big business. So it stands to reason that the capital’s priciest restaurant has a kitchen steaming up with zingy green curries and sweet and spicy lemongrass soups. Run by the same people behind the Sala Boutique Hotel, this eatery has an encyclopaedic menu of favourites and chefs take advantage of fresh-off-the-boat Indian Ocean seafood, including crab, cuttlefish and prawns. Insider Tip: A short walk to Fisherman’s Park on the northern shore, it’s perfectly placed for a post-Pad Thai promenade. </restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Male - Sala Thai Restaurant</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatSection><places><category/><categoryLabel>Select</categoryLabel><categoryLink>http://www.raanbaa.com/</categoryLink><whereToEatHeading>Raan Baa</whereToEatHeading><restaurantsDescription>To impress an islander with your local knowledge, take them to this vast treehouse-style institution. Open at all hours, it serves everything from breakfast and freshly-baked breads through to biryani curries, pastas, barbecued meats and seafood, plus scoops up the tastiest ice creams on the island. Most dishes cost under US$7, so it’s a bargain in comparison to the eye-watering prices elsewhere. Insider Tip: Service is a little slower here but that’s a bonus. It gives you that extra few moments to enjoy your time in paradise.</restaurantsDescription><insiderLabel/><insider/><whereToEatImage>/saar5/images/destination/what-to-eat-default.jpg</whereToEatImage><whereToEatImageAltText>Where to eat in Male - Raan Baa</whereToEatImageAltText><links><locationLinkLabel/><externalLink/><contactNo/></links></places></whereToEatSection><whereToEatMetaDetails><metaKeyword>Where to eat in Male</metaKeyword><metaDescription>Choose from a variety of F&amp;B options when visiting Male</metaDescription></whereToEatMetaDetails></DestinationRootContainer><SmartVel><smartLocale>en</smartLocale><smartCity>Male</smartCity></SmartVel><deviceTypeElement><deviceType>desktop</deviceType></deviceTypeElement><JsonStringContainer><JsonString>{"masthead": {"items": [{"country": "Maldives","destinationCountryCode": "MV","destinationCityCode": "MLE","capital": "Male","readMore": "Read More","readLess": "Read Less","favourites": "Add to favourites","image": "/saar5/images/destination/top-banners/Male.jpg"}]},"fareDeal": {"introTitle": "&nbsp;&nbsp;","introDescrition": "Male is the great underdog of the Indian Ocean. More than 1.1 million holidaymakers fly into the tiny capital of the Maldives every year to visit the archipelago&rsquo;s sun-kissed, sandy-white specks of paradise. Yet few &ndash; indeed, very few &ndash; spend more time in Male than it takes to collect their suitcase from the carousel and catch a connecting sea plane flight or walk to the speedboat dock next to the arrivals hall. Eager to be whisked off to one of the dozens of luxury five-star resorts that fringe the capital&rsquo;s Kaafu Atoll, they see no more of Male than what&rsquo;s on the postcards in the gift shop. But that&rsquo;s doing the city a serious disservice. It&rsquo;s where more than 105,000 islanders call home, where they make pilgrimages to the beautiful coral stone mosque or experience the country&rsquo;s most diverse and vibrant restaurant and cafe scene. It&rsquo;s also the political epicentre of one of the most talked-about countries on the planet. In recent years, the chain of more than 1,000 islands has become the focal point for the eco-fight against rising sea levels &ndash; so much so that the scuba-diving cabinet government has held meetings on the seabed to highlight the issue. This vulnerability gives a visit to Male an added sense of urgency: no one knows what the islands&rsquo; future holds, but at least you&rsquo;ll feel safe in knowing that you&rsquo;ll have the best of the capital all to yourself. On the streets of Male, beyond the infinity pool, lies the real Maldives - and that&rsquo;s something you won&rsquo;t see in any travel brochure.",</JsonString><whatToDojsonString>{"count":5,"exploreTabTitle":"Explore","whatToDoTitle":"What to do","whereToEatTitle": "Where to eat","whereToStayTitle":"Where to stay","next":"","results":[{"name":"Take a trip on a submarine","description":"Take a trip on a submarine. Male is a sailor’s dream. 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