Cairo to Malé (CAI–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CAI Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CAI and MLE. Nearest airports to CAI with scheduled service: Capital International Airport (CCE, 27 mi) · Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 30 mi) · Port Said International Airport (PSD, 95 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SHJ Sharjah 8h 22m G9MSNP → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Malé flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 8h 41m EYGAMS → EYMSOZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé flights
JED Jeddah 8h 50m AFE5F3 → SV Jeddah (JED) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 8h 50m EKMKMS → DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 9h ACB6JL → ASAYB6 Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
BAH Manama 9h 30m ACGFMS → GFUL Manama (BAH) to Malé flights
IST Istanbul 12h 5m ETJUMS → TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
BOM Mumbai 17h 25m AIMS → 6EKL Mumbai (BOM) to Malé flights
LHR London 20h 35m ACBAMS → BA London (LHR) to Malé flights
ZRH Zurich 20h 58m LXMS → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CAI and MLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
SHJ ~8h 22m AUH ~8h 41m JED ~8h 50m DXB ~8h 50m DOH ~9h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
826
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Malé is 2 hours ahead of Cairo.
CAI: EEST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 8:00 PM in Malé.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sharjah, Zayed and King Abdulaziz.
Malé is 2 hours ahead of Cairo.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sharjah, Zayed and King Abdulaziz. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.