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

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WK Edelweiss
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9:30 AM
+05 T1
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CET
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Malé to Zurich
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 4,849 mi 12h 28m nonstop -4h 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 12h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MLE–ZRH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 5 343 12h28 – – –
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (5 flights/wk, 100%)
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 ZRH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BOM ~14h 22m CMB ~14h 50m DOH ~21h 0m DEL ~22h 1m BKK ~22h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,124
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
Zurich is 4 hours behind Malé.
MLE: +05 · ZRH: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 2:00 PM in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
4,849 mi / 7,804 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 28m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MLE–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance4,849 mi / 7,804 km
Flight time12h 28m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Velana International Airport to Zürich Airport take approximately 12h 28m. The route covers 4,849 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Edelweiss.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from MLE to ZRH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, CMB, DOH, DEL, BKK, HKG, SIN, IST, DXB, AUH, VIE, FRA, PVG, LHR and FCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Zurich is 4 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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MLE to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLE to ZRH ranges from 12 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,849 miles (7,804 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.