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Flights from Melbourne to Male

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Male. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Colombo, about 14h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 55m
MELMLEKUL

Melbourne to Male at a glance

Fastest journey13h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Colombo

Best ways to fly from Melbourne 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
MEL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MLE
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 19m
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2
MEL Colombo (CMB) MLE
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~13h 55m
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3
MEL Singapore (SIN) MLE
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 18m
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4
MEL Bangkok (BKK) MLE
Leg 1: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Maldivian
Self-transfer likely ~16h 38m
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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
8,686 km5,394 miles
Journey time
13h 55mestimate
Time difference
-6hMale vs Melbourne
Currency in Male
USD
Airports
MEL, AVV → MLE

Flights from Melbourne to Male: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Male?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Colombo and Singapore. 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 Melbourne to Male?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,686 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Male?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Colombo (CMB), Singapore (SIN) and Bangkok (BKK). AirAsia X flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Male?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Male: Velana International Airport (MLE).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Male?
Male is 6 hours behind Melbourne.

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