Singapore to Malé (SIN–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GA Garuda Indonesia
359
10:05 AM
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11:40 AM
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GA Garuda Indonesia
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12:55 PM
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SQ Singapore
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SQ Singapore
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Singapore to Malé
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,111 mi 4h 35m nonstop -3h behind 21 1-stop hubs

SIN–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Garuda Indonesia leads the route. The flight covers 2,111 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GA Garuda Indonesia 7 359 4h35 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – GA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: GA (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, SIN 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
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to MLE.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
HKG ~12h 50m BAH ~14h 0m BOM ~15h 20m XMN ~15h 55m KUL ~18h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,036
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 Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric SIN→MLE KUL→MLE
Distance from SIN – 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 25
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 10m
Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Velana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Singapore.
SIN: +08 · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Singaporean passport holders receive a free visa on arrival at Male airport for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A confirmed hotel booking and return ticket are required at immigration. The Maldives also requires an online Traveller Declaration form before arrival.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to SIN

MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.

Facts

SIN–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Singapore to Malé route.
Route details
Distance2,111 mi / 3,398 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 21 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: SIN
Full nameSingapore Changi Airport
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 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 SIN to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Velana International Airport take approximately 4h 35m. The route covers 2,111 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Garuda Indonesia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SIN to MLE. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HKG, BAH, BOM, XMN, KUL, AUH, DEL, KMG, CMB, DMK, BKK, BLR, DXB, DAC, DOH, COK, PVG, JED, FRA, VIE and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Malé is 3 hours behind Singapore.
Yes, return flights from MLE to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.
Block time is about 4 hours 30 minutes on the 3,300 km sector. The flight crosses the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. Male is on the western edge of the Maldivian atolls. Return flights are slightly shorter with favourable winds.
Singapore Airlines operates nonstop flights to Male, typically daily or near-daily depending on the season. Scoot also offers nonstop service at lower fares. SilkAir (now merged into Singapore Airlines) previously served the route. Combined nonstop frequency is 1 to 2 daily departures. Maldivian carriers do not typically operate to Singapore.
Velana International Airport (MLE) is on Hulhule Island, separate from Male city. Resorts in North Male Atoll are reached by speedboat in 20 to 60 minutes. More distant atolls require a domestic flight on Maldivian or a seaplane transfer on Trans Maldivian Airways. Seaplanes only operate during daylight hours, so late evening arrivals require an overnight in Male or the airport hotel before transferring.
The dry season from November to April is peak season, with January and February being the most expensive months. The wet season (May to October) brings lower resort rates and some rain, but diving visibility can actually improve. Chinese New Year and European Christmas/New Year periods see the highest fares on this route.
All nationalities receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives. You need a confirmed hotel or resort booking, a return ticket, and proof of funds. There is no visa fee. Immigration processing at Male airport is usually quick, under 15 minutes outside of peak arrival clusters.

Singapore to Male (Maldives)

SIN-MLE covers 3,300 km across the Indian Ocean in about 4 hours 30 minutes. Singapore Airlines and Scoot both operate nonstop service, with 1 to 2 daily departures combined. The Maldives is one of the top resort destinations accessible from Singapore, and this route fills heavily from November to April during the dry season. Singapore also serves as a connecting hub for Australian and Southeast Asian travelers heading to the Maldives.

Velana International Airport in Male sits on its own island. Resort transfers by speedboat, domestic flight, or seaplane are arranged by the resort and add 20 minutes to several hours depending on the atoll. Seaplanes only fly in daylight, so arrival timing matters. The Maldives grants a free 30-day visa on arrival to all nationalities. Peak fare periods are Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year.