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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PG712
PG Bangkok
319
12:50 PM
+05 T1
7:30 PM
+07
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6958
AY Finnair
319
12:50 PM
+05 T1
7:30 PM
+07
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6945
AY Finnair
319
9:20 AM
+07
11:55 AM
+05
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY7682
EY Etihad
319
9:20 AM
+07
11:55 AM
+05
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Malé to Bangkok
3 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,968 mi 4h 40m nonstop +2h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

MLE–BKK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Finnair, Bangkok Airways and Maldivian lead the route. The flight covers 1,968 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–BKK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AY Finnair 4 319 4h40 Oneworld
PG Bangkok Airways 4 319 4h40
Q2 Maldivian 0
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AY, PG
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: PG + Q2 (4 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MLE to BKK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,314
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.

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.
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.

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)3
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: BKK
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to BKK flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport take approximately 4h 40m. The route covers 1,968 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Finnair, Bangkok Airways and Maldivian.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from MLE to BKK. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, BAH, XMN, BOM, KMG, BLR, KUL, CMB, DAC, SIN, PEK, SVO, SHJ, DXB, AUH, PVG, DOH, DEL, FRA, VIE, JED, IST, LHR, FCO and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 Finnair, Bangkok Airways and Maldivian. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.