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If there is a very expensive destination, it is the Maldives. This paradise on earth is often perceived as inaccessible… and yet! With a little flexibility, it is entirely possible to get there using Aeroplan points!
The Maldives are far away… very far from Canada. To get there from Montreal, there is at least one mandatory connection. For example, it could be via Frankfurt (with Lufthansa), Abu Dhabi (with Etihad Airways) or Istanbul (with Turkish Airlines).
To get there, Aeroplan will require at least 70,000 Aeroplan points per person for a one-way economy class ticket. For Business class, at least 100,000 Aeroplan points are required.
Please note that this rate was before the recent Aeroplan program devaluation observed on June 1.
Since this destination is quite popular, you will need to be flexible with your dates. However, it is possible to find availability.
For example, this one-way economy class flight costs 70,000 Aeroplan points and $151.
Often, you will need at least two layovers to get there. As in this example, where it is also possible to go through Vienna, Frankfurt, or even Abu Dhabi, with $126 to $161 in taxes:
On the way back, you could have a long stopover of 18 hours or more to visit Munich! This will cost 70,000 points and $197 in taxes.
If you leave the next day, you could make much of the trip in business class… paying a little more in miles (about 97,000), but a little less in taxes: $144 . As a bonus, you will have a long layover in Vienna to enjoy the city.
To give you an idea, these 97,000 points can be obtained by subscribing to either :
As you can see, it is definitely possible to get a round-trip ticket to the Maldives for 140,000 Aeroplan points or more, depending on the travel class you choose.
Then, all you have to do is choose the place where you want to be rocked by the waves. Here are our hotel review articles for the Maldives:
Many cards allow you to easily and quickly earn tens of thousands of Aeroplan points!
Savings are this way:
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