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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Malé:

• Earliest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 21:35
• Latest: departs at 15:00 and lands at 21:35.

The flight takes about 6h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Hong Kong to Malé.

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Malé takes 6h 35m, covering 2,974 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Hong Kong to Malé range from £402 to £598, with an average of £502 over the past 12 months. Anything below £402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the £502 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £384 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with £586 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£43 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Greater Bay Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £293, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Hong Kong to Malé usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Male (MLE).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Malé route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 51m.

One-stop flights from Hong Kong to Malé most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Hong Kong to Malé. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £443 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £561, a difference of £118.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Greater Bay Airlines operates flights between Hong Kong and Malé.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 31m, compared to 12h 32m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 12h 46m via Kunming Changshui (KMG).

Malé is 3 hours behind Hong Kong (Maldives Time vs Hong Kong Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Greater Bay Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hong Kong Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.