Dubai to Malé (DXB–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,889 mi airlines 77/wk
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FZ1207
FZ flydubai
7M8
1:30 AM
+04 T3
6:45 AM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2454
EK Emirates
7M8
2:00 AM
+04 T3
7:15 AM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1025
FZ flydubai
7M8
2:00 AM
+04 T3
7:15 AM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5908
DE Condor
77W
2:30 AM
+04 T3
7:35 AM
+05
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK656
EK Emirates
77W
2:30 AM
+04 T3
7:35 AM
+05
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK658
EK Emirates
77W
4:20 AM
+04 T3
9:25 AM
+05
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1353
FZ flydubai
7M8
8:55 AM
+04 T3
2:15 PM
+05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK652
EK Emirates
77W
9:40 AM
+04 T3
2:55 PM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5956
DE Condor
77W
10:10 AM
+04 T3
3:30 PM
+05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1569
FZ flydubai
7M8
10:10 AM
+04 T3
3:25 PM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK660
EK Emirates
77W
10:15 AM
+04 T3
3:30 PM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK657
EK Emirates
77W
9:05 AM
+05 T1
12:10 PM
+04
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1208
FZ flydubai
7M8
10:15 AM
+05 T1
1:40 PM
+04
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5941
DE Condor
77W
10:55 AM
+05 T2
2:05 PM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK659
EK Emirates
77W
10:55 AM
+05 T1
2:05 PM
+04
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2455
EK Emirates
7M8
1:15 PM
+05 T1
4:45 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1026
FZ flydubai
7M8
1:15 PM
+05 T1
4:45 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1354
FZ flydubai
7M8
3:15 PM
+05 T1
6:45 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK653
EK Emirates
77W
11:00 PM
+05 T2
2:05 AM+1
+04
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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FZ1570
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:30 PM
+05 T1
2:50 AM+1
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dubai to Malé
3 carriers, 77 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 77 Flights/wk 1,889 mi 4h 5m nonstop +1h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

DXB–MLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and Condor lead the route. The flight covers 1,889 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates 35 77W, 7M8 4h05-4h15
FZ flydubai 28 7M8 4h15-4h20
DE Condor 14 77W 4h05-4h20
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – DE, EK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DE + EK + FZ (77 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, DXB to MLE direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
77
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,479
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 Dubai

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric DXB→MLE AAN→MLE AUH→MLE
Distance from DXB 70 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 77 1 21
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 29m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of DXB with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Dubai.
DXB: +04 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
1,889 mi / 3,040 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 20m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Confirmed hotel booking and proof of sufficient funds ($100 + $50 per day) are required. Alcohol and pork products cannot be imported.

Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

DXB–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Malé route.
Route details
Distance1,889 mi / 3,040 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights77 out / 63 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: DXB
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DXB to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Velana International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,889 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Condor, Emirates and flydubai.
There are approximately 77 nonstop flights per week from DXB to MLE. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AAN, BOM, AUH, BLR, HKG, DOH, BAH, CMB, DEL, DAC, VIE, TRV, COK, JED, KUL, SIN, LHR, KMG, FCO, PVG, FRA and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Dubai.
Yes, return flights from MLE to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AAN 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 DXB to MLE

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Condor, Emirates and flydubai. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to MLE ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,889 miles (3,040 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via AAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Al Ain (AAN) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).