Malé to Bangkok (MLE–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MLE–BKK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Bangkok Airways and Maldivian lead the route. The flight covers 1,968 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Bangkok Airways Also: AY, JL, QR, TG | 4 | 319 | 4h40 | – | – | AY, JL, QR, TG |
| Q2 Maldivian | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MLE: +05 · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 8:00 PM in Bangkok.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
MLE–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MLE to BKK
Velana International Airport (MLE) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Bangkok Airways and Maldivian. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MLE to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MLE to BKK ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,968 miles (3,166 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.