Abu Dhabi to Malé (AUH–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUH–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,880 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EY Etihad Airways Also: MS, OZ, WY | 14 | 789 | 4h06-4h20 | – | – | MS, OZ, WY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Malé from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→MLE | DWC→MLE | AAN→MLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 62 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 15m | 4h 30m | 3h 29m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 PM in Malé.
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.
AUH–MLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to MLE
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUH to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to MLE is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,880 miles (3,025 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cochin, Hamad and Bandaranaike International Colombo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Al Ain (AAN) and Dubai (DXB).