Mattala to Malé (HRI–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Mattala to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 542 mi 1h 41m nonstop -0.5h behind 1 1-stop hubs

HRI–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Icelandair leads the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HRI–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HRI to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Malé from Mattala

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric HRI→MLE CMB→MLE
Distance from HRI – 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13
Weekly flights 0 148
Flight time 1h 41m 1h 25m
Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
Airports within 200 miles of HRI with service to Velana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.5h
Malé is 0.5 hours behind Mattala.
HRI: +0530 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Mattala, it's 5.5:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 873 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m.
Facts

HRI–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mattala to Malé route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 873 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: HRI
Full nameMattala Rajapaksa International Airport
IATA / ICAOHRI / VCRI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Elevation157 ft / 48 m
Destination: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HRI to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Velana International Airport take approximately 1h 41m. The route covers 542 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Icelandair.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 0.5 hours behind Mattala.
Nearby alternatives include CMB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HRI to MLE

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Icelandair.

HRI to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HRI to MLE ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (873 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CMB. Nearby alternative airports include Colombo (CMB).