Malé to Xiamen (MLE–XMN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Malé to Xiamen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,278 mi 8h 40m nonstop +3h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

MLE–XMN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Xiamen Air leads the route. The flight covers 3,278 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–XMN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air 0
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Unaffiliated: MF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to XMN.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
Xiamen is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · XMN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 9:00 PM in Xiamen.
Distance & Flight Time
3,278 mi / 5,275 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 40m.
Getting from XMN

Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to central Xiamen and Xiamen North Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Taxis and DiDi are available outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 40–70. Airport buses serve multiple city destinations and the Wuyuan Bay ferry terminal for CNY 20.

Xiamen North Station connects via high-speed rail to Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. The Gulangyu Island ferry is accessible from the city waterfront via taxi or bus from the airport. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Xiamen Climate

Subtropical maritime climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid at 28–34°C, with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy rainfall and typhoon risk from June through October. Typhoons can close the airport entirely and are the primary operational risk. September is statistically the peak risk month for direct hits.

Winters (December–February) are mild and relatively dry at 12–18°C, among the most pleasant winter climates of any Chinese city. Spring (March–May) is warm but rainy and foggy. Flying conditions are generally excellent outside the typhoon and monsoon season.

MLE–XMN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Xiamen route.
Route details
Distance3,278 mi / 5,275 km
Flight time8h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: XMN
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to XMN flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport take approximately 8h 40m. The route covers 3,278 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Xiamen Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, PVG, KMG, SIN, KUL, DOH, PEK and BKK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Xiamen is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
Yes, return flights from XMN 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 XMN

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) are connected by nonstop service from Xiamen Air.

MLE to XMN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to XMN ranges from 8 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,278 miles (5,275 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via HKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.