Mumbai to Malé (BOM–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BOM–MLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and SpiceJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,030 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo Also: AF, KL | 7 | 32N | 2h50 | – | – | AF, KL |
| SG SpiceJet | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOM: IST · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Mumbai, it's 5.5:00 PM in Malé.
Indian passport holders receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives. No advance application needed. Passport must be valid for at least 1 month beyond the date of entry (6 months is safer since some airlines enforce stricter rules at check-in). You need a confirmed hotel or resort booking, a return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds ($100 plus $50 per day is the stated requirement, though it is rarely checked).
Fill out the online Traveller Declaration at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before departure. This replaced the old paper arrival card. Immigration at Velana International Airport (MLE) is quick if you have the declaration QR code ready. Extensions beyond 30 days up to 90 days can be requested at the Maldives Immigration office in Male, though this is uncommon for tourists.
Direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kochi, and Trivandrum to Male run 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes depending on origin. Air India, IndiGo, and Maldivian operate direct routes. The Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), trading at 15.42 MVR per $1, but USD is accepted everywhere at resorts and most guesthouses. No mandatory vaccinations. Alcohol is only available at resorts, not on inhabited local islands. Seaplane transfers from Male to remote atolls cost $300 to $600 round-trip and only operate during daylight hours.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Versova–Ghatkopar) does not serve the airport directly.Currently, Mumbai Local Train (Western Line to Andheri station) plus an auto-rickshaw or taxi to the terminal is a low-cost route (₹15–50 for train, ₹80–120 for rickshaw).App-based cabs (Ola, Uber) cost ₹300–600 from South Mumbai or Bandra depending on traffic. The airport is 30km from Nariman Point/Churchgate; traffic is severe most of the day. Midnight–5am is the most reliable travel window. Black-and-yellow taxis are metered and less comfortable than app cabs.
BOM–MLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOM to MLE
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and SpiceJet. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BOM to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOM to MLE is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,030 miles (1,658 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cochin, Kempegowda and Bandaranaike International Colombo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.