Dublin to the Maldives in Business Class from €1,638 return with Etihad
Business Class flights from Dublin to the Maldives are available with Etihad from around €1,638 return via Skyscanner. This is a very strong premium fare with several summer and early autumn dates, short connections in Abu Dhabi, 35 kg checked baggage included, and excellent overall travel times.
Return fare
€1,638Price range found from around €1,638 to €1,664 via Skyscanner / Mytrip.
Cabin
BusinessEtihad Business Class, Business Value fare.
Baggage
35 kg1 × 35 kg hold baggage included in the sample fare.
Routing
1 stopOne short connection each way via Abu Dhabi.
Recommended sample schedule
Dublin → Abu Dhabi → Maldives
Depart Dublin on Wednesday 26 August at 20:35 and arrive in Male at 13:45 the next day. Total journey time around 13h10 with a short 1h25 connection in Abu Dhabi.
Maldives → Abu Dhabi → Dublin
Return on Tuesday 8 September, departing Male at 09:40 and arriving in Dublin at 19:05. Total journey time around 13h25 with a short 1h20 connection in Abu Dhabi.
Business Value
€1,638Excellent premium fare for Dublin to the Maldives with Etihad Business Class and 35 kg baggage included.
Etihad direct
€1,799Booking directly with Etihad was seen from around €1,799. Worth comparing if you prefer airline-direct booking.
Lounge note
CheckBusiness Value may not include lounge access. If lounge access matters, compare Etihad direct fare options carefully.
How to book this deal
Choose your dates
Click one of the Skyscanner date links above and compare the available providers.
Check the fare rules
The lowest fare was seen via Mytrip. Confirm baggage, change rules and cancellation conditions.
Compare Etihad direct
Etihad direct may cost more, but can be worth checking for fare conditions, support and lounge options.
Prices and availability can change quickly. Sample fare found from around €1,638 return per person in Etihad Business Class via Skyscanner / Mytrip, with 1 × 35 kg hold baggage included. Etihad direct was seen from around €1,799. Business Value fares may not include lounge access; if lounge access is important, compare Etihad direct fare types carefully. Always confirm the final seller, baggage allowance, fare rules, lounge access, seat selection, change conditions, payment conditions, flight times, resort transfer requirements and Maldives entry requirements before booking.
A proper premium Maldives escape at a very strong price
Flights from Dublin to the Maldives are available from around €1,638 return in Etihad Business Class, with one stop each way via Abu Dhabi.
This is a strong premium deal because the price is low for the route, the travel times are clean, the Abu Dhabi connections are short, there are several available date combinations, and 1 × 35 kg checked baggage is included.
The main thing to watch is the fare type. The cheapest Business Value option may not include lounge access. If lounge access matters to you, compare the direct Etihad price and fare conditions before booking.
This is the kind of premium fare that stands out immediately: Etihad Business Class, Maldives, 35 kg baggage, short Abu Dhabi connections, and a return fare starting from around €1,638.
The cheapest fare was seen via Mytrip on Skyscanner. Compare with Etihad direct, especially if lounge access, airline-direct support, fare flexibility or upgrade options are important to you.
Best for: travellers in Ireland looking for a premium Maldives trip at an unusually attractive Business Class price.
Less ideal for: travellers who want full premium benefits such as guaranteed lounge access without checking fare rules carefully.
Dino’s advice: if you mainly care about the Business Class seat, baggage and routing, the cheapest Business Value fare looks very strong. If lounge access and direct airline support matter, compare Etihad direct before paying.
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Maldives hotel idea: check transfers before falling in love with the resort
This is where a Maldives trip can become more complicated. Many of the most beautiful all-inclusive and luxury resorts are located on private islands, which often require an additional speedboat, domestic flight or seaplane transfer from Malé. These transfers can be expensive, so it is very important to check the full conditions before booking.
A smart approach is to compare properties that clearly include transfers in the final price, or at least show the transfer cost upfront. For the preferred sample flight dates 27/08 – 08/09, one strong example is the 5-star OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi, an all-inclusive resort showing around €450 per night.
Based on two adults sharing, that works out to roughly €225 per person per night. The property is highly rated, shows an excellent guest score, and is a good example of the type of resort to look for when you want an easier Maldives package with fewer surprises after booking.
Check Maldives hotels around MaléHotel prices and availability can change quickly. Always confirm the final total price, taxes, board basis, cancellation policy, transfer cost or transfer inclusion, seaplane or speedboat schedule, resort location, room type and Maldives entry requirements before booking.
Complete Your Trip
Flights and accommodation are the big pieces — now make the journey smoother. Below are three useful extras for this trip: activities, mobile data and airport transfers.
Find tours, day trips, food experiences and activities to make this trip more memorable. A useful place to compare things to do before you travel.
Land with mobile data ready and avoid searching for SIM cards or relying on airport Wi-Fi. A simple option for staying connected while travelling.
A useful option for airport transfers, especially when arriving late, travelling with luggage, or landing somewhere unfamiliar for the first time.
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