Our new daily Virgin Atlantic service to the Maldives takes off from London Heathrow from 27th October 2024.
Looking to travel between 1st April – 26th October? Our partner airline Emirates offers multiple daily flights via Dubai from London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle.
There are beach holidays, and then there’s the Maldives. The turquoise waters too clear to be true, silky white sand stretching as far as the eye can see, and sun-warmed piers just perfect for stretching out with a cocktail or enjoying a relaxing massage. But no Insta-filter or image search comes close to capturing the ‘pinch-me-I-must-be-dreaming’ beauty of this archipelago just south of Sri Lanka.
There’s a water villa with your name on it. To reserve your pick of our best breaks for your chosen dates, we recommend booking early. It also means you can spread the cost with direct debit payments. Aaaaand relax.
We fly direct to the Maldives daily
10-11 hour flight
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27th October 2024 - 26th April 2025
Male - London Heathrow
28th October 2024 - 27th April 2025
Book our new daily service that takes off on the 27th October 2024, from London Heathrow.
Hello, Maldives
Dive into the Maldives and save £300 on all new 2025 package holidays, departing 1st January - 31st March 2025. Plan ahead and unlock your saving today!
Book before 1st July 2024.
Summer 2024
Imagine waking up in an overwater villa to the gentle sound of waves lapping beneath you and stepping out onto pristine white sands surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters. This summer enjoy daily flights with our partner airline Emirates to a destination that's pure paradise.
With those sheltered lagoons and luxurious water villas, world-class diving, surfing, fishing and kayaking, and over 1,000 coral islands to enjoy, the Maldives truly is paradise redefined. And now you’ll be able to fly there direct with us from 27th October 2024.
Start planning your ultimate island getaway to the Maldives and let the excitement build with every passing day. And if you set up a direct debit, there’ll be no hefty bill when the final payment is due. You’ll be surprised how quickly that holiday comes around.
The COLOURS OF OBLU resorts by Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts promise a kaleidoscope of experiences across their resorts in the Maldives. All you have to do is dive in!
Save up to 25% off your accommodation costs, for stays before 17th October 2025.
With unlimited, complimentary use of non-motorised watersports equipment, memorable fine-dining to wellness experiences and romantic couples-only moments, each resort within this collection offers a unique blend of indulgence and natural beauty.
OBLU NATURE Helengeli by Sentido
Save up to 20% off your accommodation costs
♦ Exclusive OBLU Island Plan™ includes complimentary 50-minute speedboat airport transfer
♦ Fine-dining experiences at Just Grill and Raga Route
♦ Complimentary traditional line fishing experience and sunset local Dhoni ride
♦ Family-friendly amenities including kids club and nature centre
♦ Exclusive OBLU Serenity Plan™ includes complimentary 50-minute speedboat airport transfer
♦ Fine dining experiences at Just Grill and Just Wok (located at One Banyan – an adult-only island)
♦ Complimentary sunset fishing trip and one complimentary excursion (choose from a selection of excursions: local Island cultural experience, guided snorkelling trip, or moonlight cruise).
♦ The Fushi Plan™ includes complimentary 15-minute speedboat airport transfer
♦ Complimentary 30-minute watersports daily
♦ Signature cocktail at X360 Bar
♦ One of the largest kids’ clubs in the Maldives, with top-level for older kids and teenagers (with PlayStation and Xbox), lower deck for younger kids, and a separate food corner for kids within the club.
Discover your perfect pace in the Maldives. It’s your holiday, and you can make it as slow, or sprightly, as you like. Here’s a little taster, or dive right into our Maldives holiday offers.
The Maldives is not just for grown ups. Many hotels cater specifically to families, providing kids' clubs, children's pools, and babysitting services, and all the swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkelling and marine-based activities they could wish for.
Secluded overwater bungalows, romantic sunsets, crystal clear waters, the Maldives is the quintessential honeymoon destination for a reason, and the perfect place to kick off wedded bliss.
The Maldives is made up of a thousand or so small but perfectly formed islands grouped together to form 20 natural Atolls. Malé airport is situated roughly in the middle, and where you’ll board your transfer to your resort by speedboat or seaplane. Whichever one you choose, all our hotels come with complimentary transfers, so you can arrive in style.
The Maldives enjoys a tropical climate that is consistently hot and often humid. The driest months are between December-April, so that's when you'll see the longest hours of sun and the warmest, dreamiest days. Lucky for you, Virgin Atlantic will fly to the Maldives direct, all winter long from October 2024.
Island transfers
Look out for us or someone from your hotel who will take you to your departure point. If the weather isn’t playing ball or there are lots of flight arrivals, you may not be able to leave straight away. If you are flying, you may need to wait up to 3 hours. Seaplanes only operate when it’s daylight, so you may need to spend a night at an airport hotel. Seaplane and domestic aircraft luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage per person. Excess may be charged and/or carried later.
North or South Atolls?
Fancy yourself as a part-time adventurer? The North Atolls are great for those looking for adventure... Explore sunken shipwrecks, colourful coral, and a dazzling array of underwater wildlife.
Want true seclusion? The South is where you'll find it. The Southern Atolls are that ocean utopia from your dreams. Explore uninhabited lands off Gan Island by bicycle. And the Beach? The only mark on it is your footprints.
Why you'll love flying with Virgin Atlantic...
Cabins and seats
Our seats have been designed to help you fly in total comfort during the flight, no matter what cabin you're in. See how our Upper Class, Premium and Economy seats measure up.
Browse the 1,000+ hours of content made up of the hottest Hollywood films, latest chart toppers, and a selection of hidden gems. Enjoy with complimentary drinks, snacks and a choice of tasty meal options.
We offer lots of little extras to help you start your holiday like a VIP. From premium airport lounge options, to meet and greet parking to Duty Free pre-orders, we're here to deliver a truly personal flying experience. Extra charges may apply.
Save £300 per booking on all new package holiday bookings for Maldives departing from London Heathrow, between 00:01 13 June 2024 – 23:59 01 July 2024, for travel 01 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, where the total booking price exceeds £4,000 per Booking must include flight and accommodation.
Savings apply to the total cost of the holiday, excluding taxes, APD, surcharges, and other compulsory charges which may apply at the time of booking. Bookings are subject to availability and Virgin Atlantic Holidays full terms and conditions apply https://www.virginholidays.co.uk/customer-support/terms-and-conditions. When booking by telephone, in-store or via retail home team, a non-refundable booking fee applies. Saving cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion code, including the Frequent Virgin Club and any other affinity discount. Calls cost no more than calls to UK geographical numbers (01 or 02). ATOL protected (2358) and ABTA (V2043).
