New York to Malé (JFK–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JFK Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JFK and MLE. Nearest airports to JFK with scheduled service: LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 11 mi) · Teterboro Airport (TEB, 21 mi) · Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 21 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 18h 10m ASB6MH → ASAYB6 Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 19h 8m EK → DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
IST Istanbul 20h 35m 6EAVB6 → TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 21h 50m EY → EYMSOZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 24h CACKMU → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
LHR London 24h 5m AAASAY → BAIB London (LHR) to Malé flights
FCO Rome 25h 19m AAAYAZ → NO Rome (FCO) to Malé flights
ZRH Zurich 26h 40m DLLX → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 28h 33m SQ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
DEL New Delhi 30h 11m AAAI → AISQ New Delhi (DEL) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+9h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and MLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
DOH ~18h 10m DXB ~19h 8m IST ~20h 35m AUH ~21h 50m HKG ~23h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
806
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → MLE
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
MLE → JFK
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Malé is 9 hours ahead of New York.
JFK: EDT · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Malé.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Dubai and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MLE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Malé is 9 hours ahead of New York.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Dubai and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.