Dallas-Fort Worth to Malé (DFW–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DFW and MLE. Nearest airports to DFW with scheduled service: Dallas Love Field (DAL, 12 mi) · Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 19 mi) · Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 60 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 7 hubs
DOH Doha 22h 36m B6MHQR → ASAYB6 Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
LHR London 23h 42m AAAYBA → BAIB London (LHR) to Malé flights
IST Istanbul 28h 48m TK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
FCO Rome 29h 49m AAAYBA → NO Rome (FCO) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 33h 5m EK → DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 44h 41m AACZ → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
HKG Hong Kong ~24h 24m 5YCX → HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dallas-Fort Worth to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+10h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
DOH ~22h 36m LHR ~23h 42m HKG ~24h 24m IST ~28h 48m FCO ~29h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
459
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DFW → MLE
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
MLE → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+10h
Malé is 10 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Malé.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference+10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 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 DFW to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, London Heathrow and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MLE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Malé is 10 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
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 Hamad, London Heathrow and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.