Manama to Malé (BAH–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GF144
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32Q
11:30 PM
+03 T1
6:30 AM+1
+05
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL3701
UL SriLankan
32Q
11:30 PM
+03
6:30 AM+1
+05
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL3702cs
UL SriLankan
32Q
7:25 PM
+05 T1
10:15 PM
+03
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF145+1
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32Q
7:25 PM
+05 T1
10:15 PM
+03
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Manama to Malé
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,149 mi 5h nonstop +2h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

BAH–MLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Great Barrier Airlines and SriLankan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,149 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BAH–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Great Barrier Airlines 7 32Q 5h
UL SriLankan Airlines 7 32Q 5h Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – GF, UL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: UL (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BAH to MLE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BAH to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
625
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 Manama

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric BAH→MLE DOH→MLE
Distance from BAH 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 8
Weekly flights 14 112
Flight time 5h 4h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of BAH with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Malé is 2 hours ahead of Manama.
BAH: +03 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Manama, it's 8:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
2,149 mi / 3,458 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 0m.

BAH–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Manama to Malé route.
Route details
Distance2,149 mi / 3,458 km
Flight time5h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: BAH
IATA / ICAOBAH / OBBI
TimezoneAsia/Bahrain
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BAH to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Bahrain International Airport to Velana International Airport take approximately 5h. The route covers 2,149 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Great Barrier Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BAH to MLE. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAC, COK, DOH, BOM, FCO, AUH, TRV, MXP, DEL, HKG, BLR, PVG, DXB, JED, LHR, FRA, IST, SIN and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 2 hours ahead of Manama.
Yes, return flights from MLE to BAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DOH. 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 BAH to MLE

Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Great Barrier Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BAH to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BAH to MLE ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,149 miles (3,458 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Doha (DOH).