New Delhi to Malé (DEL–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DEL–MLE had nonstop service from Air India, last on the schedule in June 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 1,700 miles in 4h.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 5 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, 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.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
DEL–MLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to MLE
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Velana International Airport (MLE) had nonstop service from Air India, last on the schedule in June 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.
DEL to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to MLE is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,700 miles (2,735 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.