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

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EK658
EK Emirates
9:35 AM
+04
2:04 PM
+05
3h 29m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Al Ain to Malé
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,829 mi 3h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

AAN–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Emirates leads the route. The flight covers 1,829 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AAN–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 1 3h29
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AAN to MLE direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AAN to MLE.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~35h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
43
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 AUH→MLE DXB→MLE
Distance from AAN 62 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 21 77
Flight time 3h 29m 4h 10m 4h 5m
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections1 hubs
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 approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,829 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Emirates.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AAN to MLE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Al Ain.
Nearby alternatives include 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) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AAN to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 35 hours via DXB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB).