Jeddah to Malé (JED–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JED–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 2,600 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 5 | 787, 789 | 5h25 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 8:00 PM in Malé.
Saudi passport holders enter the Maldives visa-free for up to 30 days. No fee, no advance application. The Maldives grants a free tourist visa on arrival to all nationalities. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Velana International Airport (MLE) in Male, present your passport, return ticket, and hotel or resort booking confirmation. Fill out the Traveller Declaration form online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before arrival.
The 30-day visa can be extended for up to 90 days at the Immigration office in Male. The Maldives is a 100% Muslim country, and Saudi visitors will find mosques on every inhabited island and halal food standard at all resorts and guesthouses. Alcohol is served only at resort islands, not on inhabited local islands. Bikinis are permitted at resort beaches and designated bikini beaches on local islands but not on regular local beaches.
Direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Male run about 5 hours on Saudia seasonally. Connecting through Dubai (4 hours to Male on Emirates), Colombo (1 hour 30 minutes on SriLankan Airlines), or Doha adds 2 to 4 hours. The Maldives uses the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR), but USD is accepted at all resorts and most guesthouses. The rate is roughly 4.10 MVR per SAR 1. Resorts bill in USD. Card payments work at resorts and in Male. Airport speedboat transfers to nearby atolls cost $150 to $500 round trip. Seaplane transfers to distant atolls run $400 to $700 round trip. Domestic flights on Maldivian Airlines connect Male to Gan, Hanimaadhoo, and other regional airports. Water temperature stays between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius year-round.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–MLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JED to MLE
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JED to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JED to MLE ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,600 miles (4,184 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BLR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.