Malé to London (MLE–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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IB3760cs
IB Iberia
789
11:00 AM
+05 T1
6:30 PM
BST
11h 30m
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BA60+1
BA British
789
11:10 AM
+05 T1
6:30 PM
BST
11h 20m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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IB3761cs
IB Iberia
789
6:20 PM
BST T5
8:55 AM+1
+05
10h 35m
13%
M T W T F S S
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BA61+1
BA British
789
6:20 PM
BST T5
8:55 AM+1
+05
10h 35m
19%
M T W T F S S
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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
AUH Abu Dhabi 13h 5m EYMSOZ → ACAVEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London flights
DXB Dubai 13h 14m DEEKFZ → AVEKFI Dubai (DXB) to London flights
DOH Doha 13h 20m AYB6QR → BAKMQR Doha (DOH) to London flights
FCO Rome 13h 33m NO → ARAZBA Rome (FCO) to London flights
CMB Colombo 14h 35m AICZEK → UL Colombo (CMB) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 14h 35m LXWK → ACBAJL Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
IST Istanbul 15h 30m TK → 6EAVBA Istanbul (IST) to London flights
BAH Manama 15h 30m GFULXY → GFXY Manama (BAH) to London flights
SIN Singapore 19h 40m GASQ → ACAVBA Singapore (SIN) to London flights
KUL Sepang 20h 38m AKMHOD → ATBAFY Sepang (KUL) to London flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Malé to London
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,306 mi 11h 25m nonstop -4h behind

MLE–LHR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic lead the route. The flight covers 5,306 miles in approximately 11h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways Also: IB 7 789 11h20 – Oneworld IB
VS Virgin Atlantic Also: SK, WS 0 – – – SkyTeam SK, WS
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – BA, IB
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: VS (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 LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
AUH ~13h 5m DXB ~13h 14m DOH ~13h 20m FCO ~13h 33m CMB ~14h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,172
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
-4h
London is 4 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 2:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
5,306 mi / 8,539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MLE–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to London route.
Route details
Distance5,306 mi / 8,539 km
Flight time11h 25m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 11h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 5,306 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MLE to LHR: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
This route has daily 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 Zayed, Dubai and Hamad.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LHR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London is 4 hours behind Malé.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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 LHR

Velana International Airport (MLE) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLE to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to LHR is about 11 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,306 miles (8,539 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zayed, Dubai and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.