Dubai to Malé (DXB–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DXB–MLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flydubai and Air Mauritius lead the route. The flight covers 1,889 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FZ flydubai Also: EK | 21 | 7M8 | 4h15-4h20 | – | – | EK |
| MK Air Mauritius | 7 | 77W | 4h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Malé from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→MLE | DWC→MLE | AAN→MLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 10m | 4h 30m | 3h 29m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7:00 PM in Malé.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to MLE
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from flydubai and Air Mauritius. 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 10 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
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC), Al Ain (AAN) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).