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Maldives travel advice
Explore our complete guide to Maldives with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Maldives.
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Maldives travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to the Maldives with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Maldives - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 10.5 hours |
| Time difference | UK +5 hours |
| Language(s) | Divehi, English |
| Currency | Maldivian Rufiyaa |
| Electricity | C + D + G + L plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Maldives weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °C |  30 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  5 |
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| Sea temperature °C |  28 |
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The Maldives weather guide shows long term monthly averages for Male.
Maldives travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Maldives from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for the Maldives - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for the Maldives - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for the Maldives - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for the Maldives - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for the Maldives - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for the Maldives - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Maldives.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice
Maldives travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Maldives with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for the Maldives - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for the Maldives - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in the Maldives - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Maldives, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Maldives travel features
Do you want to learn more about the Maldives? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Maldives.
Maldives FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Maldives including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to the Maldives?
Maldives is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Maldives.
Check out Ministry of Health, Republic of Maldives for more information.
What is the flight time to the Maldives from the UK?
The flight time to the Maldives from the UK is typically 10.5 hours.
Flights to the Maldives
What is the time difference between the Maldives and the UK?
The time difference between the Maldives and the UK is UK time+5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in the Maldives?
The main languages spoken in the Maldives are Divehi and English.
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What is the currency in the Maldives?
The currency in the Maldives is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR).
Which plugs are used in the Maldives?
Maldives uses electrical plug type C + D + G + L (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in the Maldives?
They drive on the left side of the road in the Maldives.
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