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

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G991
G9 Air Arabia
32N
7:50 AM
+04
1:20 PM
+05
4h 30m
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G992
G9 Air Arabia
320
2:20 PM
+05
5:40 PM
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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 33m G9QR → BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
CMB Colombo 8h 25m G9 → AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
BAH Manama 10h 20m G9 → GFUL Manama (BAH) to Malé flights
COK Kochi 10h 25m AIG9IX → 6E Kochi (COK) to Malé flights
BOM Mumbai 12h 38m G9 → 6EKL Mumbai (BOM) to Malé flights
TRV Thiruvananthapuram 12h 43m 6EAIG9 → 6E Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Malé flights
BLR Bengaluru 15h 5m G9 → 6E Bengaluru (BLR) to Malé flights
JED Jeddah 16h 15m G9 → SV Jeddah (JED) to Malé flights
IST Istanbul 16h 20m G9 → TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 17h 27m G9 → AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sharjah to Malé
1 carrier, 7 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 7 32N 4h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DOH ~6h 33m CMB ~8h 25m DEL ~9h 18m BAH ~10h 20m DAC ~10h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
684
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 7 63 –
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 flights7 out / 7 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 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).