Abu Dhabi to Malé (AUH–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,880 mi airlines 21/wk
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EY372
EY Etihad
321
2:05 AM
+04 TPIER
7:25 AM
+05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY376
EY Etihad
32Q
10:00 AM
+04 TA
3:10 PM
+05
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY378
EY Etihad
781
11:55 PM
+04 TPIER
5:05 AM+1
+05
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY379
EY Etihad
32Q
9:00 AM
+05 T1
12:10 PM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY373
EY Etihad
321
9:10 AM
+05 T1
12:35 PM
+04
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY377
EY Etihad
32Q
7:55 PM
+05 T2
11:05 PM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Abu Dhabi to Malé
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,880 mi 4h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

AUH–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Etihad Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,880 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 21 321, 32Q, 781 4h10-4h20
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – EY
32Q Airbus A321neo – EY
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (21 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, AUH to MLE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,078
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 Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric AUH→MLE AAN→MLE DXB→MLE
Distance from AUH 62 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 21 1 77
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 29m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
1,880 mi / 3,025 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m.
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.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Malé route.
Route details
Distance1,880 mi / 3,025 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Velana International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,880 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from AUH to MLE. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAC, BLR, BOM, BAH, HKG, CMB, COK, DOH, DEL, JED, TRV, BKK, KUL, LHR, FRA, FCO, PVG, VIE, DXB and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from MLE to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AAN 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 AUH to MLE

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUH to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to MLE ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,880 miles (3,025 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Ain (AAN) and Dubai (DXB).