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
1:08 PM
+05 T1
7:42 PM
BST
10h 34m
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BA61+1
BA British
789
6:18 PM
BST T5
9:38 AM+1
+05
11h 20m
17%
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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 12h 46m DEEKFZ → AVEKFI Dubai (DXB) to London flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 55m EYMSOZ → ACAVEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 13h LXWK → ACBAJL Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
DOH Doha 13h 25m AYB6JU → BAKMQR Doha (DOH) to London flights
FCO Rome 14h 5m NO → ARAZBA Rome (FCO) to London flights
JED Jeddah 14h 15m Q2SV → GASVVS Jeddah (JED) to London flights
CMB Colombo 14h 35m AICZEK → UL Colombo (CMB) to London flights
IST Istanbul 15h 48m TK → 6EAVBA Istanbul (IST) to London flights
BAH Manama 16h 53m GFULXY → GFXY Manama (BAH) to London flights
SIN Singapore 19h 56m GASQ → ACAVBA Singapore (SIN) to London flights
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Malé to London
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,306 mi 11h 2m 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 2m. 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 10h34 – 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
12
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DXB ~12h 46m AUH ~12h 55m ZRH ~13h 0m DOH ~13h 25m FCO ~14h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,110
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 2m 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 2m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 7 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 2m 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 Dubai, Zayed and Zürich.
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to LHR is about 11 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,306 miles (8,539 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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