Malé to Cairo (MLE–CAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MLE Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MLE and CAI. Nearest airports to MLE with scheduled service: Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM, 69 mi) · Maafaru International Airport (NMF, 112 mi) · Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO, 161 mi)
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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
DXB Dubai 8h 31m DEEKFZ → EKMKMS Dubai (DXB) to Cairo flights
JED Jeddah 8h 40m Q2SV → AFE5F3 Jeddah (JED) to Cairo flights
BAH Manama 8h 55m GFULXY → ACGFMS Manama (BAH) to Cairo flights
DOH Doha 9h AYB6JU → ACB6MF Doha (DOH) to Cairo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 9h 40m EYMSOZ → 3LEYGA Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo flights
SHJ Sharjah 10h 43m G9 → G9MSNP Sharjah (SHJ) to Cairo flights
IST Istanbul 12h 58m TK → ETJULO Istanbul (IST) to Cairo flights
FCO Rome 16h 5m NO → AZEYFB Rome (FCO) to Cairo flights
BOM Mumbai 17h 48m 6EKL → AIMS Mumbai (BOM) to Cairo flights
LHR London 19h 35m BAIB → ACBAMS London (LHR) to Cairo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Malé to Cairo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MLE and CAI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to CAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
DXB ~8h 31m JED ~8h 40m BAH ~8h 55m DOH ~9h 0m AUH ~9h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
840
Candidates
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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
Cairo is 2 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · CAI: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 4:00 PM in Cairo.
Getting from CAI

Uber and Careem are the easiest exit. Order from the app inside the terminal and meet the driver at the designated pickup zone outside arrivals. Expect EGP 100-200 to downtown (Tahrir Square, Zamalek, Garden City) and 45-60 minutes in normal traffic. Prices are dynamic, highest between 22:00-02:00 and 06:00-11:00. Yellow metered taxis queue at the rank; drivers will quote EGP 400-500 but the metered fare is EGP 150-300.

CTA public buses 356 and 400 run to central Cairo (EGP 5) but are infrequent and packed. Airport shuttle buses serve major hotels for EGP 25-50. Metro Line 3 does not yet reach the airport; the extension is planned but not operational. Rental car offices are in Terminal 3 arrivals. Traffic in Cairo is aggressive by any standard, so first-time visitors may prefer ride-hail over self-driving.

Cairo Climate

Cairo is desert. Rain totals about 25mm for the entire year, almost all of it falling in December and January. Summers (May-October) are hot and dry with highs of 34-38 degrees C and relentless sunshine. July and August are the peak, though low humidity makes shade feel meaningful. Winters (December-February) are mild and sunny at 14-20 degrees C during the day, dropping to 8-10 degrees C at night.

The Khamsin wind arrives in spring (March-May), carrying Saharan sand and pushing temperatures above 40 degrees C for several days at a stretch. Visibility drops and sand gets into everything. Autumn (October-November) is warm and settled, making it the most pleasant travel window along with winter. Pack sunscreen and light clothing for summer. Winter evenings need a light jacket. Bring a scarf or face covering if visiting during Khamsin season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MLE–CAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Cairo route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to CAI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, King Abdulaziz and Bahrain.
Cairo is 2 hours behind Malé.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, King Abdulaziz and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.