Hong Kong to Malé (HKG–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–MLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,976 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB Harbor Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to MLE
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Harbor Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.
HKG to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to MLE ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,976 miles (4,789 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.