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

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1,889 mi airlines charter/private 63/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 6m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
FZ1207+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
1:30 AM
+04 T3
6:55 AM
+05
4h 25m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2454
EK Emirates
7M8
2:00 AM
+04 T3
7:15 AM
+05
4h 15m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1025
FZ flydubai
7M8
2:00 AM
+04 T3
7:15 AM
+05
4h 15m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5908cs
DE Condor
77W
2:30 AM
+04 T3
7:40 AM
+05
4h 10m
30%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK656+1
EK Emirates
77W
2:30 AM
+04 T3
7:40 AM
+05
4h 10m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK658
EK Emirates
77W
4:20 AM
+04 T3
9:30 AM
+05
4h 10m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MK9938
MK Air Mauritius
77W
9:40 AM
+04 T3
2:55 PM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK660+1
EK Emirates
77W
10:10 AM
+04 T3
3:30 PM
+05
4h 20m
14%
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1569+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
10:10 AM
+04 T3
3:25 PM
+05
4h 15m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK657
EK Emirates
77W
9:15 AM
+05 T1
12:15 PM
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1208+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
10:10 AM
+05 T1
1:30 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE5941cs
DE Condor
77W
11:15 AM
+05 T1
2:15 PM
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK659+1
EK Emirates
77W
11:15 AM
+05 T1
2:15 PM
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK2455cs
EK Emirates
7M8
1:15 PM
+05 T1
4:45 PM
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK661
EK Emirates
77W
6:25 PM
+05 T1
9:25 PM
+04
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MK9939
MK Air Mauritius
77W
11:00 PM
+05 T1
2:05 AM+1
+04
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1026+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:30 PM
+05 T1
3:00 AM+1
+04
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FZ1570+1
FZ flydubai
7M8
11:30 PM
+05 T1
2:45 AM+1
+04
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
CMB Colombo 6h 40m ACAZDE AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 6h 55m FZQRWB BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
BAH Manama 8h 35m EKFZGF GFUL Manama (BAH) to Malé flights
BOM Mumbai 8h 40m 6EAIEK 6EKL Mumbai (BOM) to Malé flights
BLR Bengaluru 10h 6EEKIX 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Malé flights
JED Jeddah 11h ACAFEK SV Jeddah (JED) to Malé flights
COK Kochi 11h 3m 6EAIEK 6E Kochi (COK) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 12h 10m ACBTDE JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 14h EKQFTP GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
IST Istanbul 14h 13m BIEKFZ TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
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Dubai to Malé
3 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,889 mi 4h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

DXB–MLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and Air Mauritius lead the route. The flight covers 1,889 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EK Emirates Also: DE 28 77W, 7M8 4h10-4h20 DE
FZ flydubai 21 7M8 4h15-4h25
MK Air Mauritius 7 77W 4h15
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – DE, EK, MK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – EK, FZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EK + FZ + MK (56 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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,532
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 SHJ→MLE DWC→MLE
Distance from DXB 11 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 63 7
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 30m 4h 30m
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 15m gate to gate.
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 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights63 out / 63 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,889 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DXB to MLE: Emirates, flydubai and Air Mauritius.
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 Bandaranaike International Colombo, Hamad and Bahrain.
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 SHJ, DWC and AAN. 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 Emirates, flydubai and Air Mauritius. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DXB to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to MLE is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,889 miles (3,040 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bandaranaike International Colombo, Hamad and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Al Ain (AAN).