Cheap flights from Warsaw to Gan Island

November is the cheapest month on this route, and the weeks around it usually undercut the European summer rush. The Maldives dry season falls in the northern winter, when demand and fares climb, while the wetter months bring short, heavy showers rather than washed-out days. Flying midweek tends to cost less than a weekend departure. Polish holiday periods around Christmas, Easter and the long May weekend fill planes early, so book well ahead if you plan to travel over New Year, and give yourself more slack when the weather turns.

There are no direct flights between Warsaw and Gan Island, so every itinerary on this route involves at least one connection. The airlines flying it are British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Emirates, Etihad Airways, LOT Polish Airlines and Turkish Airlines. Most are full-service carriers, which generally means a checked bag, meals and one ticket with protected connections; LOT Polish Airlines is the home carrier on the Warsaw end. Fly Dubai is the low-cost option in the mix, with a lighter base fare and extras added on, so compare what is included rather than the headline fare.

Gan Island is served by Seenu airport, the gateway to the southern Addu atoll. How far you are from your accommodation depends on which island you are staying on, so getting there can mean a road transfer, a boat ride or a pick-up arranged by your hotel. Confirm which applies to you before you fly, and whether it has to be booked in advance. A small island airport can be slow to clear when a long-haul arrival lands, so keep your onward details and your accommodation address to hand, and leave yourself room if you are connecting straight on.

Currency

MVR (MRF)

Power sockets

Type A, C, G, J, K, L · 230 V

Language

Maldivian

Emergency number

102, 118, 119

Calling code

+960

Internet domain

.mv

Time zone

UTC+05 (Indian/Maldives)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Decide between F. Chopin and Modlin before you search, since Warsaw's two airports serve different airlines and switching between them is not quick.
• Check whether your fare includes a checked bag, especially on the lighter low-cost tickets.
• If your trip is split across separate tickets, allow generous time between flights, because a missed connection is yours to sort out.
• Confirm your passport is valid well beyond your return date and check the current entry rules for the Maldives.
• Look at the price calendar before you fix your dates, as November is usually the cheapest month on this route.
• Book earlier if you are travelling over the northern winter, when demand and fares climb.