Malé to Bangkok (MLE–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 7h 5m AICZEK → 8MACAY Colombo (CMB) to Bangkok flights
KUL Sepang 7h 43m AKMHOD → 6E8MAY Sepang (KUL) to Bangkok flights
SIN Singapore 8h 20m GASQ → ACCIET Singapore (SIN) to Bangkok flights
DXB Dubai 11h 15m DEEKFZ → ACBTDE Dubai (DXB) to Bangkok flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 11h 25m 3U → 3U9CCZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Bangkok flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h EYMSOZ → EYGAK6 Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bangkok flights
BLR Bengaluru 12h 8m 6EKL → 6EACAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Bangkok flights
BOM Mumbai 13h 25m 6EKL → 6EAIBR Mumbai (BOM) to Bangkok flights
KMG Kunming 13h 45m MU → KQKYMU Kunming (KMG) to Bangkok flights
DOH Doha 13h 58m AYB6BA → ASB6BA Doha (DOH) to Bangkok flights
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Malé to Bangkok
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,968 mi 4h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–BKK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PG Bangkok Airways Also: AY, JL, QR, TG 0 – – – – AY, JL, QR, TG
Q2 Maldivian 0 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – JL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PG + Q2 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLE to BKK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
CMB ~7h 5m KUL ~7h 43m DAC ~8h 0m SIN ~8h 20m DEL ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,194
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Bangkok is 2 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 8:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
1,968 mi / 3,166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from BKK

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.

Bangkok Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MLE–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance1,968 mi / 3,166 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: BKK
Full nameSuvarnabhumi Airport
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to BKK flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport take about 4h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,968 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MLE to BKK: Bangkok Airways and Maldivian.
This route has limited weekly 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, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Changi.
Bangkok is 2 hours ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from BKK to MLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MLE to BKK

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Bangkok Airways and Maldivian. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to BKK is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,968 miles (3,166 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.