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Flights from Kathmandu to Male

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Colombo or New Delhi, about 6h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 25m
KTMMLECMB

Kathmandu to Male at a glance

Fastest journey6h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Colombo or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Male

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KTM Colombo (CMB) MLE
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~6h 25m
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2
KTM New Delhi (DEL) MLE
Leg 1: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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3
KTM Mumbai (BOM) MLE
Leg 1: IndiGo, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 33m
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4
KTM Bengaluru (BLR) MLE
Leg 1: Air India Express, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~7h 08m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,902 km1,802 miles
Journey time
6h 25mestimate
Time difference
-0.75hMale vs Kathmandu
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
KTM → MLE

Flights from Kathmandu to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Colombo, New Delhi and Mumbai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,902 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Male?
The best connecting points are Colombo (CMB), New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM) and Bengaluru (BLR). SriLankan Airlines flies both legs via Colombo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Male?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Male?
Male is 0.75 hours behind Kathmandu.

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