Dhaka to Malé (DAC–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CMB Colombo 5h 40m ETUL → AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 9h 5m AKBGBS → AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 10h ACBGBS → JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 10h 4m BGBSEK → DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
BAH Manama 11h 30m GF → GFUL Manama (BAH) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 11h 30m ASB6BA → BALAQR Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 13h BGBSSQ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
SHJ Sharjah 15h 40m BGBSG9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Malé flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 18h 4m BGBSEY → EYMSOZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé flights
JED Jeddah 19h 35m BGBSSV → SV Jeddah (JED) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dhaka to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,763 mi 4h 15m nonstop -1h behind

DAC–MLE had nonstop service from British International Helicopters, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,763 miles in 4h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DAC–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BS British International Helicopters 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DAC to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
CMB ~5h 40m DEL ~8h 10m KUL ~9h 5m BKK ~10h 0m DXB ~10h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
498
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
-1h
Malé is 1 hour behind Dhaka.
DAC: +06 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Dhaka, it's 5:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
1,763 mi / 2,837 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

DAC–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dhaka to Malé route.
Route details
Distance1,763 mi / 2,837 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAC
Full nameHazrat Shahjalal International Airport
IATA / ICAODAC / VGHS
TimezoneAsia/Dhaka
Passengers/yr12.5M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 DAC to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,763 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DAC to MLE: British International Helicopters. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Suvarnabhumi.
Malé is 1 hour behind Dhaka.
Yes, return flights from MLE to DAC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from DAC to MLE

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Velana International Airport (MLE) had nonstop service from British International Helicopters, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DAC to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAC to MLE is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,763 miles (2,837 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.