Malé to Jeddah (MLE–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV3629
SV Saudia
787
3:25 AM
+05
7:20 AM
+03
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV3631
SV Saudia
787
3:55 AM
+05
7:50 AM
+03
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV839
SV Saudia
789
3:25 PM
+05
6:55 PM
+03
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV838
SV Saudia
789
6:35 AM
+03 T1
2:00 PM
+05
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV3628
SV Saudia
787
6:45 PM
+03 T1
2:10 AM+1
+05
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Malé to Jeddah
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,600 mi 5h 30m nonstop -2h behind 18 1-stop hubs

MLE–JED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 2,600 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–JED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 7 787, 789 5h30-5h55 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
787 Boeing 787 – SV
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (7 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 JED direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to JED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
887
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
Jeddah is 2 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · JED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 4:00 PM in Jeddah.
Distance & Flight Time
2,600 mi / 4,184 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m to 5h 55m.
Getting from JED

The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.

Jeddah Climate

Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.

Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.

MLE–JED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Jeddah route.
Route details
Distance2,600 mi / 4,184 km
Flight time5h 30m to 5h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: JED
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to JED flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport take approximately 5h 30m to 5h 55m. The route covers 2,600 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Saudia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from MLE to JED. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, VIE, BLR, COK, DXB, DOH, SIN, DEL, BAH, IST, SHJ, BOM, DAC, KUL, FCO, BKK, FRA and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Jeddah is 2 hours behind Malé.
Yes, return flights from JED 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 JED

Velana International Airport (MLE) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to JED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to JED ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,600 miles (4,184 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.