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

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AK74
AK AirAsia
32N
8:40 AM
+08 T2
9:55 AM
+05
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH485
MH Malaysia
7M8
9:40 AM
+08 T1
11:00 AM
+05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AK72
AK AirAsia
320
7:00 PM
+08 T2
8:10 PM
+05
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH487
MH Malaysia
7M8
9:20 PM
+08 T1
10:40 PM
+05
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AK75
AK AirAsia
32N
10:55 AM
+05 T1
6:25 PM
+08
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MH484
MH Malaysia
7M8
12:00 PM
+05 T1
7:20 PM
+08
4h 20m
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
9:15 PM
+05 T1
4:55 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
7M8
11:40 PM
+05 T1
7:25 AM+1
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sepang to Malé
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,946 mi 4h 10m nonstop -3h behind 20 1-stop hubs

KUL–MLE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,946 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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, 32N 4h10-4h15
MH Malaysia Airlines 11 7M8 4h20 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AK
32N Airbus A320neo – AK
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – MH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AK (14 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: MH (11 flights/wk, 44%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
32
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KUL to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
930
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 2 1
Weekly flights 25 7
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 35m
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 10m to 4h 20m.
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 10m to 4h 20m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 32 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
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 approximately 4h 10m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,946 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from KUL to MLE. The return direction has about 32 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, BOM, XMN, DAC, TRV, CMB, BLR, DEL, SIN, DMK, KMG, COK, DXB, BKK, DOH, PVG, AUH, LHR, JED and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and Malaysia Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KUL to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KUL to MLE ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,946 miles (3,132 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Singapore (SIN).