Kochi to Malé (COK–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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COK–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. IndiGo leads the route. The flight covers 456 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo | 7 | 32N | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Malé from Kochi
| Metric | COK→MLE | TRV→MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from COK | – | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
COK: IST · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Kochi, 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.
COK–MLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from COK to MLE
Cochin International Airport (COK) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
COK to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from COK to MLE is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Thiruvananthapuram, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).