MLE
Malé International Airport
Male · MaldivesICAO VRMM
Malé International Airport (MLE) is an airport serving Male, Maldives, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 4° 11' 30.6" N, 73° 31' 44.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 meters) above sea level. With 28 direct destinations served by 29 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Indian/Maldives (GMT+5).
Destinations
28
Airlines
29
Elevation ft
6/ 2m
Indian/Maldives
GMT+5
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Airport Details
IATA Code
MLE
ICAO Code
VRMM
City
Male
Country
Maldives
Elevation
6 ft
Local Time
10:38 PM (GMT+5)
Coordinates
Latitude:4.1918°
Longitude:73.5291°
Popular Routes from MLE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMB | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 483 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 198 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 1,876 mi | 4h 13m | medium-haul | 471 kg | View |
| HKG | Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 2,976 mi | 6h 28m | long-haul | 719 kg | View |
| HRI | Mattala, Sri Lanka | 543 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 223 kg | View |
| PEK | Beijing, China | 3,644 mi | 7h 44m | long-haul | 880 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 2,114 mi | 4h 40m | medium-haul | 531 kg | View |
| TRV | Trivandrum, India | 376 mi | 1h 13m | short-haul | 154 kg | View |
| BKK | Bangkok, Thailand | 1,968 mi | 4h 24m | medium-haul | 494 kg | View |
| CAN | Guangzhou, China | 2,964 mi | 6h 27m | long-haul | 716 kg | View |
| COK | Kochi, India | 455 mi | 1h 22m | short-haul | 186 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at MLE
29 active airlines serving Malé International Airport.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Albanian Airlines
LVAlbania
Alitalia
AZItaly
Bangkok Airways
PGThailand
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Dragonair
KADRAGON
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
L
MJArgentina
Malaysia Airlines
MHMalaysia
Maldivian
Q2Maldives
Meridiana
IGItaly
Oman Air
WYOman
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
Spicejet
SGIndia
SriLankan Airlines
ULSri Lanka
Tiger Airways
TRSingapore
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Malé International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharavandhoo Airport | DRV | DHARAVANDHOO | Maldives | 115 km |
| Kadhdhoo Airport | KDO | Laamu Atoll | Maldives | 258 km |
| Hanimaadhoo Airport | HAQ | Haa Dhaalu Atoll | Maldives | 285 km |
| Kooddoo Airport | GKK | Kooddoo | Maldives | 383 km |
| Kaadedhdhoo Airport | KDM | Kaadedhdhoo | Maldives | 414 km |
| Gan International Airport | GAN | Gan Island | Maldives | 542 km |
| Trivandrum International Airport | TRV | Trivandrum | India | 605 km |
Other Airports in Maldives
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 4° 11' 30.6" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 73° 31' 44.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 4.191830
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 73.529099
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Indian/Maldives
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5
- Current Local Time
- 10:38 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 6 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Malé International Airport?
The IATA code for Malé International Airport is MLE, and its ICAO code is VRMM. The airport is located in Male, Maldives.
How many destinations can you fly to from MLE?
There are 28 direct destinations available from Malé International Airport (MLE) in Male, Maldives.
What airlines fly from MLE?
There are 29 airlines operating from MLE, including Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air India Limited, Albanian Airlines, Alitalia, Bangkok Airways, and more.
What timezone is Malé International Airport in?
Malé International Airport is in the Indian/Maldives timezone (GMT+5). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Malé International Airport?
Malé International Airport sits at an elevation of 6 feet (2 meters) above sea level.
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