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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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
| 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) 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.