Hong Kong to Malé (HKG–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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 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 5h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB Harbor Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h27 | – | – | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 7 | 333 | 6h08 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
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. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HKG to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to MLE is about 5 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,976 miles (4,789 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
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.