Hong Kong to Malé (HKG–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SIN Singapore 9h 20m AYCXET GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 9h 50m AKAYCX AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
BLR Bengaluru 9h 56m CX 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Malé flights
KMG Kunming 11h 10m MU MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 12h 25m 9CCACX MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 12h 40m 3UCACX 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 14h 10m B6BAIB BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
CMB Colombo 14h 14m AYCX AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 14h 33m EK DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 45m AYCXEK JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Hong Kong to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,976 mi 6h 50m nonstop -3h behind

HKG–MLE had nonstop service from Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,976 miles in 6h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HKG–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HB Harbor Airlines 0
HX Hong Kong Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HB + HX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,171
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
2,976 mi / 4,789 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A confirmed hotel booking, return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds are required at immigration.

The 30-day visa can be extended for up to 60 additional days by applying at the Department of Immigration in Male before the initial visa expires.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Malé route.
Route details
Distance2,976 mi / 4,789 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 6h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,976 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from HKG to MLE: Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur and Kempegowda.
Malé is 3 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from MLE to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 HKG to MLE

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Velana International Airport (MLE) had nonstop service from Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HKG to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to MLE is about 6 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,976 miles (4,789 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.