Malé to Frankfurt am Main (MLE–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
4Y155
4Y Airbus Transport
333
10:45 AM
+05 T1
6:35 PM
CET
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE2321
DE Condor
339
12:00 PM
+05 T1
6:30 PM
CET
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
4Y154
4Y Airbus Transport
333
7:10 PM
CET T1
9:00 AM+1
+05
9h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DE2320
DE Condor
339
7:40 PM
CET T1
10:00 AM+1
+05
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Malé to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 4,900 mi 10h 30m nonstop -4h behind 20 1-stop hubs

MLE–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Condor and Airbus Transport International lead the route. The flight covers 4,900 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DE Condor 7 339 10h30
4Y Airbus Transport International 2 333 10h50
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – 4Y
339 Airbus A330-900neo – DE
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 4Y + DE (9 flights/wk, 100%)
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 FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to FRA.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,555
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
-4h
Frankfurt am Main is 4 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 2:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
4,900 mi / 7,885 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 30m to 10h 50m.
Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

MLE–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance4,900 mi / 7,885 km
Flight time10h 30m to 10h 50m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 10h 30m to 10h 50m. The route covers 4,900 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Airbus Transport International and Condor.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from MLE to FRA. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JED, BAH, BOM, BLR, BKK, HKG, PEK, IST, DOH, DEL, AUH, PVG, DXB, KUL, VIE, CMB, SIN, FCO, ZRH and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 4 hours behind Malé.
Yes, return flights from FRA 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 FRA

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Airbus Transport International and Condor. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to FRA ranges from 10 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,900 miles (7,885 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.