Malé to Singapore (MLE–SIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GA8975
GA Garuda Indonesia
359
12:55 PM
+05 T1
8:45 PM
+08
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ431
SQ Singapore
359
12:55 PM
+05 T1
8:45 PM
+08
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ437
SQ Singapore
359
11:30 PM
+05 T1
7:15 AM+1
+08
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GA8974
GA Garuda Indonesia
359
10:05 AM
+08 T2
11:40 AM
+05
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Malé to Singapore
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,111 mi 4h 45m nonstop +3h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

MLE–SIN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia lead the route. The flight covers 2,111 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–SIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SQ Singapore Airlines 14 359 4h45-4h50 Star Alliance
GA Garuda Indonesia 7 359 4h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – GA, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SQ (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: GA (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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 SIN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to SIN.
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One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,356
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
+3h
Singapore is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · SIN: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 9:00 PM in Singapore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m to 4h 50m.
Getting from SIN

MRT from T1/T2/T3 to City Hall takes about 30 minutes (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link card). Trains run from 5:31am to midnight. For Terminal 4, take the free inter-terminal shuttle bus to T2 first.

Taxis from arrivals cost S$20–35 to Orchard or Marina Bay, including airport surcharge (S$5) and possible peak surcharges. Grab is cheaper and very reliable in Singapore. Coach buses serve Johor Bahru (Malaysia) from the airport.

Singapore Climate

Equatorial climate with no true seasons, hot (26–33°C) and humid year-round. Changi is one of the most reliable airports in Asia for flight operations: thunderstorm cells are intense but brief, typically clearing within 1–2 hours. Most delays are weather-related and short.

Northeast monsoon (November–January) brings the most consistent rain, sometimes for days at a time. Haze from Indonesian forest fires (typically August–October) occasionally reduces visibility and triggers air quality warnings, but rarely grounds flights. Changi's operational efficiency means it handles weather disruptions better than most airports its size.

MLE–SIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Singapore route.
Route details
Distance2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Flight time4h 45m to 4h 50m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to SIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport take approximately 4h 45m to 4h 50m. The route covers 2,111 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MLE to SIN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMB, HKG, TRV, XMN, BAH, DAC, BOM, KUL, COK, BLR, DOH, DXB, DEL, AUH, PVG, BKK, DMK, LHR, PEK, JED, IST, SHJ, KMG, ZRH, FCO, VIE and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Singapore is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from SIN 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 SIN

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) are connected by nonstop service from Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MLE to SIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to SIN ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,111 miles (3,398 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.