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Connecting route · Maldives → Nepal

Flights from Male to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Male to Kathmandu. 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
MLEKTMCMB

Male to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Colombo or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Male to Kathmandu

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

1
MLE Colombo (CMB) KTM
Leg 1: Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 25m
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2
MLE New Delhi (DEL) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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3
MLE Mumbai (BOM) KTM
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 33m
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MLE Bengaluru (BLR) KTM
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India Express, Nepal Airlines
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
+0.75hKathmandu vs Male
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
MLE → KTM

Flights from Male to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Male to Kathmandu?
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 Male to Kathmandu?
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 Male and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Colombo (CMB), New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM) and Bengaluru (BLR). Chongqing Airlines flies both legs via Colombo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Male and Kathmandu?
Male: Velana International Airport (MLE). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Male and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 0.75 hours ahead of Male.

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