Xiamen to Malé (XMN–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
KMG Kunming 9h 45m 3UCAKY → MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 10h 23m MFMHOD → AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 10h 50m GAMFMU → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 10h 55m 3UCAMF → 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 31m 9CAYCA → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 16h 23m MFPG → JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
PKX Beijing 18h 30m 3UCZKL → JD Beijing (PKX) to Malé flights
HKG Hong Kong ~10h 21m CX → Hong Kong (HKG) to Malé flights
DOH Doha ~16h MF → BALAQR Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Xiamen to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 3,278 mi 10h 15m nonstop -3h behind

XMN–MLE had nonstop service from Xiamen Air, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 3,278 miles in 10h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop XMN–MLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MF Xiamen Air 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
KMG ~9h 45m HKG ~10h 21m KUL ~10h 23m SIN ~10h 50m TFU ~10h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
686
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
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Xiamen.
XMN: CST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Distance & Flight Time
3,278 mi / 5,275 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives 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 with at least one blank page. A return or onward ticket and proof of hotel reservation or sufficient funds may be checked on arrival.

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

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Facts

XMN–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Malé route.
Route details
Distance3,278 mi / 5,275 km
Flight time10h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 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 XMN to MLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Velana International Airport take about 10h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 3,278 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from XMN to MLE: Xiamen Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Changi.
Malé is 3 hours behind Xiamen.
Yes, return flights from MLE to XMN 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 XMN to MLE

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Velana International Airport (MLE) had nonstop service from Xiamen Air, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

XMN to MLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XMN to MLE is about 10 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,278 miles (5,275 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.