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
343
10:30 AM
+05 T1
5:15 PM
CEST
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH4526cs
LH Lufthansa
343
6:10 PM
CEST
7:50 AM+1
+05
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LX8066cs
LX Swiss
343
7:10 PM
CEST
8:50 AM+1
+05
10h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WK66+2
WK Edelweiss
359
8:50 PM
CEST
9:10 AM+1
+05
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Malé to Zurich
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 4,849 mi 9h 45m nonstop -3h behind 15 1-stop hubs

MLE–ZRH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,849 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 6 359 10h LX
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – LX
359 Airbus A350-900 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (6 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
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
17
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,100
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 45m to 10h 0m.
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 45m to 10h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 17 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
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 approximately 9h 45m to 10h. The route covers 4,849 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Edelweiss. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MLE to ZRH. The return direction has about 17 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VIE, IST, BOM, DOH, HKG, DEL, SIN, AUH, DXB, FRA, PVG, CMB, FCO, BKK and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ZRH

Velana International Airport (MLE) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to ZRH ranges from 9 hours 45 minutes to 10 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,849 miles (7,804 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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