Malé to Zurich (MLE–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WK67+2
WK Edelweiss
359
10:00 AM
+05 T1
5:00 PM
CEST
10h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8067cs
LX Swiss
359
10:55 AM
+05 T1
5:40 PM
CEST
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK66+2
WK Edelweiss
359
7:40 PM
CEST
8:15 AM+1
+05
9h 35m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 12h 5m EYMSOZ EYLX Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Zurich flights
DXB Dubai 12h 40m DEEKFZ EKQF Dubai (DXB) to Zurich flights
IST Istanbul 12h 50m TK 6EGFOZ Istanbul (IST) to Zurich flights
FCO Rome 13h 10m NO AZETLX Rome (FCO) to Zurich flights
LHR London 13h 43m BAIB ACB6BA London (LHR) to Zurich flights
DOH Doha 15h 18m AYB6BA FBIBJL Doha (DOH) to Zurich flights
BOM Mumbai 19h 5m 6EKL ACAILX Mumbai (BOM) to Zurich flights
SIN Singapore 20h 10m GASQ LXMHNZ Singapore (SIN) to Zurich flights
BKK Bangkok 22h 10m JL ACLXTG Bangkok (BKK) to Zurich flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 25h 35m MU LX Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Zurich flights
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Malé to Zurich
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,849 mi 9h 53m nonstop -3h behind

MLE–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,849 miles in approximately 9h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss Also: LX 4 359 10h LX
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – LX, WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (4 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 ZRH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
844
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
Zurich is 3 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 3:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
4,849 mi / 7,804 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 53m gate to gate.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

MLE–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance4,849 mi / 7,804 km
Flight time9h 53m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Zürich Airport take about 9h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 4,849 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MLE to ZRH: Edelweiss.
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 İstanbul.
Zurich is 3 hours behind Malé.
Yes, return flights from ZRH 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 ZRH

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to ZRH is about 9 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,849 miles (7,804 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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