Zurich to Malé (ZRH–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–MLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,849 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Edelweiss Also: LH, LX | 3 | 359 | 9h35 | – | – | LH, LX |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Malé from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→MLE | MXP→MLE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | – |
| Flight time | 9h 35m | 10h 45m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · MLE: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 9:00 PM in Malé.
Swiss passport holders receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival in the Maldives. No advance application needed. You must show a passport valid for at least 1 month beyond departure, a confirmed hotel booking or resort reservation, and a return or onward ticket. Immigration may also ask for proof of funds (USD 100 per day as a guideline).
Extensions up to 90 days are available through Maldives Immigration in Male. All tourists must complete the online Traveller Declaration at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before arrival and departure.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
ZRH–MLE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Zurich to Male (Maldives) Flights
ZRH-MLE covers 8,000 km in about 9.5 to 10 hours eastbound. SWISS operates nonstop service 1 to 3 times per week with A330-300 or A340 aircraft. Edelweiss Air adds seasonal frequencies in winter. One-stop alternatives through Gulf hubs on Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad are available year-round. Switzerland is one of the top European source markets for Maldives tourism, and the SWISS nonstop connection keeps travel time to a minimum.
Velana International Airport is on Hulhule island next to Male city. Resort transfers by speedboat, seaplane, or domestic flight depart from the airport area. Seaplanes only operate in daylight, so late-arriving flights from Europe may require an overnight in Male or Hulhumale before continuing to distant atolls. Peak season is December through March during the dry northeast monsoon. Fares spike over Christmas and New Year. The wet season from May through November has lower prices and fewer nonstop frequencies but still draws divers and visitors looking for lower fares.