Doha to Malé (DOH–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DOH Airport Page →
2,058 mi airlines charter/private 43/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 25m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LA5311cs
LA LATAM Chile
77W
1:10 AM
+03
7:50 AM
+05
4h 40m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR676+11
QR Qatar
77W
1:50 AM
+03
8:25 AM
+05
4h 35m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2356cs
BA British
77W
2:55 AM
+03
9:35 AM
+05
4h 40m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR672+8
QR Qatar
359
3:45 AM
+03
10:15 AM
+05
4h 30m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR674+8
QR Qatar
320
7:55 AM
+03
2:30 PM
+05
4h 35m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IB6243cs
IB Iberia
77W
8:10 AM
+03
2:50 PM
+05
4h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2352cs
BA British
77W
10:00 AM
+03
4:35 PM
+05
4h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WB1167+1
WB RwandAir
77W
10:05 AM
+05 T2
12:35 PM
+03
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2357+1
BA British
77W
11:05 AM
+05 T1
1:50 PM
+03
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR673+4
QR Qatar
320
7:40 PM
+05 T1
10:50 PM
+03
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6030cs
AY Finnair
359
7:40 PM
+05 T1
10:50 PM
+03
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B66506cs
B6 JetBlue
359
7:40 PM
+05 T1
10:00 PM
+03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WY6125cs
WY Oman
359
7:40 PM
+05 T1
10:00 PM
+03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JU8312cs
JU AirSERBIA
359
7:40 PM
+05 T1
10:50 PM
+03
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR675+8
QR Qatar
77W
9:05 PM
+05 T1
11:25 PM
+03
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
AUH Abu Dhabi 7h 5m EYQR EYMSOZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé flights
CMB Colombo 7h 20m ASATAY AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
SHJ Sharjah 7h 25m G9QR G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 7h 58m FZQRWB DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
BAH Manama 8h 5m ASAYB6 GFUL Manama (BAH) to Malé flights
BOM Mumbai 8h 50m 6EAIQR 6EKL Mumbai (BOM) to Malé flights
BLR Bengaluru 9h 25m 6EAIIX 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Malé flights
JED Jeddah 9h 30m AYBAIB SV Jeddah (JED) to Malé flights
COK Kochi 11h 35m 6EAIIX 6E Kochi (COK) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 13h 15m ASB6BA JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
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Doha to Malé
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,058 mi 4h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

DOH–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,058 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DOH–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways Also: AS, AY, B6, BA, IB, JU, LA, WY 15 320, 359, 77W 4h30-4h35 Oneworld AS, AY, B6, BA, IB, JU, LA, WY
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – QR
359 Airbus A350-900 – QR
77W Boeing 777-300ER – BA, IB, LA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DOH to MLE direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DOH to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,351
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.

Other ways to reach Malé from Doha

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric DOH→MLE BAH→MLE AUH→MLE
Distance from DOH 91 mi 199 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 43 14 35
Flight time 4h 35m 5h 4h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of DOH with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Malé is 2 hours ahead of Doha.
DOH: +03 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 8:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
2,058 mi / 3,312 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Qatari passport holders receive a free visa on arrival at Male airport for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A confirmed hotel booking and return ticket are required at immigration.

Getting to DOH

Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.

DOH–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Doha to Malé route.
Route details
Distance2,058 mi / 3,312 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 53 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DOH
IATA / ICAODOH / OTHH
TimezoneAsia/Qatar
Passengers/yr52.7M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DOH to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Hamad International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,058 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DOH to MLE: Qatar Airways.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Sharjah.
Malé is 2 hours ahead of Doha.
Yes, return flights from MLE to DOH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BAH and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 DOH to MLE

Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DOH to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DOH to MLE is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,058 miles (3,312 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zayed, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manama (BAH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).