Al Ain to Malé (AAN–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
AUH Abu Dhabi ~6h 15m EYMSOZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai ~20h 2m DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
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Al Ain to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,829 mi 3h 29m nonstop +1h ahead

AAN–MLE had nonstop service from Emirates, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,829 miles in 3h 29m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AAN–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AAN to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Malé from Al Ain

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric AAN→MLE DWC→MLE AUH→MLE
Distance from AAN 52 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 35
Flight time 3h 29m 4h 30m 4h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of AAN with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Al Ain.
AAN: +04 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Al Ain, it's 7:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
1,829 mi / 2,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Confirmed hotel booking and proof of sufficient funds ($100 + $50 per day) are required. Alcohol and pork products cannot be imported.

AAN–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Al Ain to Malé route.
Route details
Distance1,829 mi / 2,943 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AAN
IATA / ICAOAAN / OMAL
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation869 ft / 265 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AAN to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Al Ain International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 3h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,829 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AAN to MLE: Emirates. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 29m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Al Ain.
Nearby alternatives include DWC, AUH and DXB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AAN to MLE

Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Velana International Airport (MLE) had nonstop service from Emirates, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AAN to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AAN to MLE is about 3 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,829 miles (2,943 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB).