Non-stop flights from Malé (MLE)
Malé Airport (IATA: MLE, ICAO: VRMM), also known as Malé International Airport, is the largest airport in Maldives. Malé Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 51 destinations in 21 countries.
At present, there are 18 domestic flights from Malé.
The longest flight from Malé MLE is a 3,295 mile (5,303 km) non-stop route to London Heathrow LHR. This direct flight takes around 11 hours and is operated by British Airways.
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In total there are 41 airlines flying from and to Malé. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
![Maldivian Maldivian](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/maldivian_43.png)
![IndiGo Airlines IndiGo Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/indigo_airlines_06.png)
![Vistara Vistara](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/air_vistara_34.png)
![Air India Air India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/air_india_82.png)
![Al-Naser Airlines Al-Naser Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/al_naser_10.png)
![Beond Beond](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/beond_55.png)
![Emirates Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/emirates_50.png)
![Neos Neos](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/neos_71.png)
![Saudi Arabian Saudi Arabian](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/saudi_arabian_airlines_60.png)
Popular destinations from Malé
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Malé, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Sri Lanka Sri Lanka](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/LK.png)
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Malaysia Malaysia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MY.png)
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![Singapore Singapore](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SG.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
![Qatar Qatar](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/QA.png)
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Malé that require a stopover:
![Netherlands Netherlands](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/NL.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
![Germany Germany](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/DE.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
![United States United States](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/US.png)
Business class flights from Malé
There are 28 airports that have flights from Malé in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from MLE are listed below:
![Sri Lanka Sri Lanka](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/LK.png)
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Singapore Singapore](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SG.png)
![Qatar Qatar](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/QA.png)
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
![Bangladesh Bangladesh](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/BD.png)
First class flights from Malé
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 4 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from MLE.
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
![Qatar Qatar](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/QA.png)
![United Kingdom United Kingdom](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/GB.png)
Intercontinental flights from Malé
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Malé International Airport (MLE).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Malé and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Japan, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Malé to Europe
Neos: seasonal flights to Milan (Malpensa) (MXP) and Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
ITA Airways (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
Aeroflot: year-round to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Air France (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Paris (CDG).
Austrian (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Vienna (VIE).
Condor: seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA).
Eurowings: seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA).
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights to Zürich (ZRH).
British Airways (Oneworld): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to London Heathrow (LHR).
Non-stop flights from Malé to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Beond: year-round to Riyadh (RUH) and Dubai (Jebel Ali) (DWC).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED) and year-round flights to Riyadh (RUH).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Etihad Airways: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Gulf Air: year-round to Bahrain Island (BAH).
Oman Air (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Muscat (MCT).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Non-stop flights from Malé to India / South Asia
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights to Colombo (CMB).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Colombo (CMB).
Chongqing Airlines: seasonal flights to Colombo (CMB).
Emirates: year-round to Colombo (CMB).
FitsAir: year-round to Colombo (CMB).
FlexFlight: year-round to Colombo (CMB).
Flydubai: year-round to Colombo (CMB).
Gulf Air: year-round to Colombo (CMB).
Maldivian: seasonal flights to Colombo (CMB), Bengaluru (BLR), Kochi (COK), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), year-round flights to Dharavandhoo (DRV), Gan Island (GAN) and seasonal flights to Dhaka (DAC).
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Colombo (CMB).
Air India (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Bengaluru (BLR) and Mumbai (BOM).
IndiGo Airlines: year-round to Bengaluru (BLR), seasonal flights to Hyderabad (HYD), year-round flights to Kochi (COK) and Mumbai (BOM).
Vistara: year-round to Mumbai (BOM) and seasonal flights to New Delhi (DEL).
Al-Naser Airlines: seasonal flights to Dharavandhoo (DRV).
Flyme: year-round to Dharavandhoo (DRV) and Maamigili (VAM).
US-Bangla Airlines: year-round to Dhaka (DAC).
Non-stop flights from Malé to China
Beijing Capital: seasonal flights to Beijing Daxing (PKX).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): year-round to Shanghai (PVG).
Sichuan Airlines: seasonal flights to Chengdu (TFU).
Non-stop flights from Malé to East Asia
Hong Kong Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Malé to Eastern Asia. They fly seasonal to Hong Kong (HKG).
Non-stop flights from Malé to South-East Asia
AirAsia: year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Batik Air: year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Bangkok Airways: year-round to Bangkok (BKK).
Thai AirAsia: year-round to Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK).
Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Singapore (SIN).
International flights from Malé
Flights from Malé to Austria
![Austria Austria](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AT.png)
Vienna is the only destination in Austria with direct flights from Malé. Direct flights to Vienna are offered by Austrian (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in April.
Flights from Malé to Bahrain
![Bahrain Bahrain](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/BH.png)
In Bahrain, the only destination that has a direct flight from Malé is Bahrain Island. Direct flights to Bahrain Island are offered by Gulf Air.
Flights from Malé to Bangladesh
![Bangladesh Bangladesh](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/BD.png)
There is 1 destination in Bangladesh that has a direct connection from Malé, which is Dhaka. You can fly non-stop to Dhaka with Maldivian or US-Bangla Airlines.
Flights from Malé to China
![China China](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CN.png)
There are 3 destinations in China that have non-stop flights from Malé.
Direct flights to Beijing Daxing are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Chengdu is Sichuan Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Malé to Shanghai with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
Flights from Malé to France
![France France](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/FR.png)
In France, the only destination that has a direct flight from Malé is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in December and ends in January.
Flights from Malé to Germany
![Germany Germany](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/DE.png)
Frankfurt is the only destination in Germany with direct flights from Malé. You can fly non-stop to Frankfurt with Condor or Eurowings. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in April.
Flights from Malé to Hong Kong
![Hong Kong Hong Kong](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/HK.png)
There is 1 destination in Hong Kong that has a direct connection from Malé, which is Hong Kong. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Hong Kong Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
Flights from Malé to India
![India India](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IN.png)
In India there are several destinations from Malé (6 in total).
Non-stop flights to Bengaluru are offered by Air India (Star Alliance), IndiGo Airlines and Maldivian.
The only airline with direct flights to Hyderabad is IndiGo Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
You can fly non-stop to Kochi with IndiGo Airlines or Maldivian.
Non-stop flights to Mumbai are offered by Air India (Star Alliance), IndiGo Airlines and Vistara.
Direct flights to New Delhi are offered by Vistara. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Malé to Thiruvananthapuram with Maldivian. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
Flights from Malé to Italy
![Italy Italy](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/IT.png)
If you are looking for a direct flight from Malé to Italy, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Milan (Malpensa) are offered by Neos. This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
You can fly non-stop to Rome (Fiumicino) with ITA Airways (SkyTeam) or Neos. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in July.
Flights from Malé to Malaysia
![Malaysia Malaysia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MY.png)
Kuala Lumpur is the only destination in Malaysia with direct flights from Malé. Non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia, Batik Air and Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Malé to Oman
![Oman Oman](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/OM.png)
In Oman, the only destination that has a direct flight from Malé is Muscat. Direct flights to Muscat are offered by Oman Air (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
Flights from Malé to Qatar
![Qatar Qatar](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/QA.png)
There is 1 destination in Qatar that has a direct connection from Malé, which is Doha. Direct flights to Doha are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
Flights from Malé to Russia
![Russia Russia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/RU.png)
In Russia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Malé is Moscow Sheremetyevo. Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot.
Flights from Malé to Saudi Arabia
![Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SA.png)
In Saudi Arabia, there are 2 destinations from Malé.
Direct flights to Jeddah are offered by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in July.
You can fly non-stop to Riyadh with Beond or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
Flights from Malé to Singapore
![Singapore Singapore](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/SG.png)
Singapore is the only destination in Singapore with direct flights from Malé. Direct flights to Singapore are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Malé to Sri Lanka
![Sri Lanka Sri Lanka](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/LK.png)
There is 1 destination in Sri Lanka that has a direct connection from Malé, which is Colombo. Airlines that operate direct flights to Colombo are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Chongqing Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Emirates, FitsAir, FlexFlight, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Maldivian and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Malé to Switzerland
![Switzerland Switzerland](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/CH.png)
Zürich is the only destination in Switzerland with direct flights from Malé. Direct flights to Zürich are offered by Edelweiss Air. This route is not operational yet but will start in September.
Flights from Malé to Thailand
![Thailand Thailand](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/TH.png)
If you are looking for a direct flight from Malé to Thailand, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Bangkok Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai AirAsia.
Flights from Malé to Turkey
![Turkey Turkey](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/TR.png)
In Turkey, the only destination that has a direct flight from Malé is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Flights from Malé to United Arab Emirates
![United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/AE.png)
There are 3 destinations in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights from Malé.
You can fly non-stop to Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways or Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
You can fly non-stop to Dubai with Emirates or Flydubai.
You can fly non-stop from Malé to Dubai (Jebel Ali) with Beond.
Flights from Malé to United Kingdom
![United Kingdom United Kingdom](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/GB.png)
There is 1 destination in United Kingdom that has a direct connection from Malé, which is London Heathrow. You can fly non-stop to London Heathrow with British Airways (Oneworld) or Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam).
Domestic flights from Malé
Flights from Malé to Maldives
![Maldives Maldives](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/MV.png)
There are lots of domestic flights from Malé (MLE). 18 airports in Maldives have direct flights from the airport.
Direct flights to Dhaalu are offered by Al-Naser Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in June 2024.
Non-stop flights to Dharavandhoo are offered by Al-Naser Airlines, Flyme and Maldivian.
All direct flights from Malé to Faresmathoda, Funadhoo, Fuvahmulah, Gan Island, Hanimaadhoo, Hoarafushi, Huvadhu Atoll, Ifuru, Kaadedhdhoo Island, Kadhdhoo Island, Kulhudhuffushi and Maafaru are operated by Maldivian.
You can fly non-stop from Malé to Maamigili with Flyme.
All direct flights from Malé to Maavaarulu, Madivaru and Thaa Atoll are operated by Maldivian.
Alternative airports near Malé
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Malé (MLE). The nearest airports to Malé (MLE) are Maamigili (VAM) and Dharavandhoo (DRV).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Malé?
There is 1 airport in Malé: Malé International Airport (MLE).
What is the best airport to fly from Malé?
The most convenient airport to fly from Malé is Malé International Airport (MLE).
How many airlines fly from Malé?
There are 41 airlines flying from Malé to 51 airports around the world, as of June 2024.
Which airlines fly from Malé?
Maldivian, IndiGo Airlines and Vistara operate most flights from Malé. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Malé?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from Malé.
How many nonstop flights are there from Malé?
There are roughly 2,317 flights departing from Malé every month (or 539 flights each week), to a total of 51 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Malé Airport?
The official name of Malé Airport is Malé International Airport.
What is the airport code of Malé Airport?
The airport code of Malé Airport is MLE.
What are the most popular flights from Malé?
Dharavandhoo, Colombo and Dubai are the 3 most popular routes from Malé. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Malé, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Malé?
Malé to Dharavandhoo | 30m |
Malé to Colombo | 1h 25m |
Malé to Dubai | 4h 10m |
Malé to Dhaalu | 45m |
Malé to Huvadhu Atoll | 1h 5m |