How to find cheap holidays in the Maldives from all-inclusive deals to budget breaks - Mirror Online

Posted: 25 Apr 2019 12:00 AM PDT

The Maldives are ultimate dream holiday fodder.

Think white sand beaches, crystalline waters where you snorkel surrounded by tropical fish, heaps of sunshine, lush greenery and some seriously swish resorts.

No wonder it's such a hit with the A-list.

The islands' resorts are famed for their luxurious hotels filled with glamorous spas, fine dining restaurants and beautiful bedrooms. Oh, and then there are the iconic over-the-water villas.

Of course if you want to go, it won't be the most budget-friendly of getaways, but that doesn't mean you'll need to break the bank.

We take a look at how to find deals for holidays in the Maldives, and get the most bang for your buck...

Best time to go for a cheaper break

The Maldives is an ideal winter sun destination, with peak season falling from December through to March.

If you can be flexible with your travel dates, it's worth looking at either end of this season, for example travelling late November or early April when things are starting to wind down - increasing your chance of finding late deals.

However, although the Maldives does boast year-round sunshine don't get caught out by cheap prices that are found from May to October; this is monsoon season which is why rates are so low.

The waters are ideal for snorkeling (Image: Moment RF)

Look for an all-inclusive offer

An all-inclusive package can be a great way to get the most bang for your buck, especially as your travel, accommodation, food and transfers will be included.

Which, considering how far you're travelling and the fact you'll need to organise transfers from Male to the islands, could be the way to go.

In fact, TravelSupermarket can be a great source for comparing all-inclusive packages and finding the one that's best suited to the holiday you're after.

Meanwhile, Virgin Holidays also offers all-inclusive holidays, with over 21 hotels for you to choose from, while TUI also offers up some great all-inclusive deals for holidaymakers.

Check out our top tips for getting the best value all-inclusive packages .

The deck to water villas at Moofushi Resort (Image: Universal Images Group Editorial)

Opt for a package rather than booking flights and hotel separately

A trip to the Maldives involves flights to Male (there are no direct routes from the UK), transfers to the island - and then all of the food, drink and activities you're planning to enjoy out there.

If you can find a package that already includes your flights and accommodation, that could save you a significant chunk of budget rather than booking everything separately - freeing up your pennies should you want to indulge with a fancy spa treatment/diving session/excursion instead.

The good news is there are plenty of firms offering tempting holiday deals for Brits.

Upper North Province, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, The Maldives (Image: iStockphoto)

TUI tends to offer packages on a half board or bed and breakfast basis, while On the Beach , British Airways Expedia can also be good sources for a flights and hotel combo.

Leaving it a bit late? Check out Lastminute.com for some brilliant deals.

Look for ATOL protected holiday package to ensure your money is protected should the travel firm go bust.

Dream holiday inspiration

How to find cheap flights to the Maldives

British Airways is the only airline to offer direct flights from the UK to the Maldives , departing from London Gatwick.

However, if you don't mind a stopover then you have a few other options including flights with Emirates via Dubai , or Qatar Airways via Doha .

It's also worth checking out websites like Skyscanner where there are great deals to be had.

Best resorts in the Maldives

With almost 2,000 islands, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to picking where to stay in the Maldives. (Although not all are inhabited which helps narrow it down a little bit!).

For inspiration, it's worth checking out TripAdvisor's top 10 best cheap Maldives resorts - or if you don't mind splurging a little, you can check out the top 10 Maldives resorts from 2018.

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