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Maldives from India: plan the trip

Content updated 30 Oct 2026 Facts last checked 30 Oct 2026
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Aerial view of a resort island and sandbank in the Maldives surrounded by turquoise water

For many Indian families the Maldives is the first true island trip, with calm lagoons, house reefs and that famous blue water. This page brings the key details together in one place: the visa guide, the sunny and rainy months, money and packing notes, and what to read next. Read what matters to you, then tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we will help you plan.

Visa for IndiansNo pre-arranged visa; free tourist visa on arrivalchecked 23 Oct 2026 Best monthsNov to Aprchecked 23 Oct 2026 CurrencyMVRchecked 22 Oct 2026 Flight time4 h 20 min nonstop from Delhichecked 30 Oct 2026

Everything we have on Maldives

Visa

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Maldives, and how to get it.

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Best time to visit

Which months suit your family, month by month.

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Travel essentials

What to pack, how to pay and how to stay connected.

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Food

Vegetarian and Jain food, and how to order it.

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Phrases

The words worth knowing, with how to say them.

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Flights

Who flies there, how long it takes, and where the layovers are.

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Events

Festivals and seasons worth planning a trip around.

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Flights to Maldives

Flights from Delhi to Maldives

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Trips to Maldives

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Quick questions

When is the best time to visit the Maldives?

Visit Maldives says the Northeast monsoon, November to April, is generally sunny, and the Southwest monsoon, May to October, brings rain. A different Visit Maldives article places the dry season at December to April, so the edges can shift.

When does it rain in the Maldives?

The Southwest monsoon, May to October, brings rain, per Visit Maldives. The climate is hot tropical all year.

How hot is the Maldives?

Visit Maldives gives an average high of 31.5 degrees and an average low of 26.4 degrees. Conditions vary across the atolls.

Can I use my credit card in the Maldives?

Visit Maldives says all major credit cards are accepted in the country. The currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa.

What is the voltage in the Maldives?

230 volts at 50 Hz, with Type D and Type G sockets common, per international power-plug references. Indian two-pin plugs often fit Type D, but carry a universal adapter and check the socket type at your resort.

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