Sepang to Malé (KUL–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,946 mi airlines charter/private 32/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AK74
AK AirAsia
32Q
8:35 AM
+08 T2
9:50 AM
+05
4h 15m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH485
MH Malaysia
7M8
10:10 AM
+08 T1
11:25 AM
+05
4h 15m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD293
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
10:15 AM
+08 T1
11:40 AM
+05
4h 25m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK72
AK AirAsia
320
7:10 PM
+08 T2
8:30 PM
+05
4h 20m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD295
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
8:40 PM
+08 T1
9:55 PM
+05
4h 15m
31%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH487
MH Malaysia
7M8
9:00 PM
+08 T1
10:15 PM
+05
4h 15m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK75
AK AirAsia
32Q
10:45 AM
+05 T1
6:25 PM
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH484
MH Malaysia
7M8
12:30 PM
+05 T1
8:05 PM
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD294
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
12:45 PM
+05
8:30 PM
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK73
AK AirAsia
320
9:30 PM
+05 T1
5:10 AM+1
+08
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OD296
OD Batik Air Malaysia
738
10:55 PM
+05
6:30 AM+1
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH486
MH Malaysia
73H
11:15 PM
+05 T1
6:50 AM+1
+08
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CMB Colombo 6h 5m AKJLMH AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 6h 40m 8MAIAK GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
DMK Bangkok 7h 35m AKOD FD Bangkok (DMK) to Malé flights
BLR Bengaluru 8h 8m 6EAKMH 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Malé flights
SHJ Sharjah 12h 38m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 13h AHAYB6 BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 13h 30m D7MH 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
COK Kochi 13h 55m AKMHOD 6E Kochi (COK) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 15h 40m EKTP DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
JED Jeddah 16h 15m MHODSV SV Jeddah (JED) to Malé flights
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Sepang to Malé
3 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,946 mi 4h 15m nonstop -3h behind

KUL–MLE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia lead the route. The flight covers 1,946 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KUL–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AK AirAsia 14 320, 32Q 4h15-4h20
MH Malaysia Airlines 11 7M8 4h15 Oneworld
OD Batik Air Malaysia 7 738 4h15-4h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32Q Airbus A321neo – AK
738 Boeing 737-800 – OD
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK + OD (21 flights/wk, 66%)
Oneworld: MH (11 flights/wk, 34%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KUL to MLE direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
978
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.

Other ways to reach Malé from Sepang

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric KUL→MLE SIN→MLE
Distance from KUL 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 32 21
Flight time 4h 15m 4h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of KUL with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Sepang.
KUL: +08 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Sepang, it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
1,946 mi / 3,132 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

All nationalities receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives. No advance application is needed. Passport must have a machine-readable zone and at least 1 month validity beyond the departure date. A confirmed hotel booking or proof of accommodation and a return ticket are required. All travelers must complete the IMUGA digital form within 96 hours before departure.

Getting to KUL

KLIA Ekspres train runs non-stop from KL Sentral to KLIA in 28 minutes (RM55 one-way). KLIA Transit (slightly slower, RM55, stops at three intermediate stations) also serves the airport. Both run from 5am to midnight, every 15–20 minutes. Road from central KL takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.

The airport is 50km south of central KL. Taxis and Grab from the city cost RM50–80. Budget Terminal KLIA2 (AirAsia hub) is a separate building served by the same rail link.

KUL–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sepang to Malé route.
Route details
Distance1,946 mi / 3,132 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights32 out / 32 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KUL
IATA / ICAOKUL / WMKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuala_Lumpur
Passengers/yr57.1M
Elevation69 ft / 21 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KUL to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,946 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from KUL to MLE: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bandaranaike International Colombo, Singapore Changi and Don Mueang.
Malé is 3 hours behind Sepang.
Yes, return flights from MLE to KUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SIN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KUL to MLE

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KUL to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to MLE is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,946 miles (3,132 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bandaranaike International Colombo, Singapore Changi and Don Mueang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).