Sharjah to Malé (SHJ–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G993
G9 Air Arabia
320
2:40 AM
+04
8:10 AM
+05
4h 30m
39%
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G991
G9 Air Arabia
32N
9:00 AM
+04
1:20 PM
+05
3h 20m
39%
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G994
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:10 AM
+05
12:30 PM
+04
4h 20m
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G992
G9 Air Arabia
32N
2:20 PM
+05
5:40 PM
+04
4h 20m
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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
DOH Doha 6h 55m G9QR → ASAYB6 Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
CMB Colombo 7h 56m G9 → AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
BAH Manama 10h 10m G9 → GFUL Manama (BAH) to Malé flights
COK Kochi 10h 25m AIG9IX → 6E Kochi (COK) to Malé flights
JED Jeddah 10h 29m G9 → SV Jeddah (JED) to Malé flights
TRV Thiruvananthapuram 11h 41m 6EAIG9 → 6E Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Malé flights
BOM Mumbai 12h 40m AIG9IX → 6EKL Mumbai (BOM) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 13h 25m SQ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
BLR Bengaluru 15h 25m G9 → 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Malé flights
IST Istanbul 15h 50m G9 → TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sharjah to Malé
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,887 mi 4h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

SHJ–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 1,887 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 14 320, 32N 3h20-4h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
32N Airbus A320neo – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (14 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, SHJ to MLE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
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
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DOH ~6h 55m CMB ~7h 56m BAH ~10h 10m COK ~10h 25m JED ~10h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
668
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Malé from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric SHJ→MLE DXB→MLE DWC→MLE
Distance from SHJ – 11 mi 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 14 77 –
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 10m 4h 30m
Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights · Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) to Malé flights · Al Ain (AAN) to Malé flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Velana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
1,887 mi / 3,037 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives for up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Confirmed hotel booking and proof of sufficient funds ($100 + $50 per day) are required. Alcohol and pork products cannot be imported.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Malé route.
Route details
Distance1,887 mi / 3,037 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 4h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,887 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to MLE: Air Arabia.
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 Hamad, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Bahrain.
Malé is 1 hour ahead of Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from MLE to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB, DWC and AAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SHJ to MLE

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Velana International Airport (MLE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to MLE is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,887 miles (3,037 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Bandaranaike International Colombo and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB), Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Al Ain (AAN).