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Cheapest return flight
£629
Typical prices: £339-£387
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Thu 11/1Mon 15/1
MLE - DAC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£504
Typical prices: £172-£219
flydubai
Wed 19/12
MLE - DAC • 2 stops
Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with US-Bangla Airlines and Maldivian. Average duration is 4h 04m
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 5% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
Cheapest • Avg £352 (return)
Sharjah (SHJ)
Shortest trip • 11h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Malé to Dhaka (MLE-DAC)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Malé to Dhaka

Mon, 11 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan
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08:15 - 20:30MLE  Male-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
35h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
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08:05 - 06:45DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MLE Male
23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
£629flydubai
Mon, 11 Jan - Fri, 15 Jan
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08:15 - 20:30MLE  Male-DAC Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
35h 15m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
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08:05 - 12:15DAC  Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-MLE Male
29h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
£629flydubai
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Malé to Dhaka flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Malé to Dhaka?

Return flights from Malé to Dhaka typically range from £339 to £387. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £629 on flydubai.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Dhaka?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Malé to Dhaka. It's 3% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Dhaka?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Dhaka at £333 return.
•June (£378) and November (£370) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 13% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Malé to Dhaka the cheapest?

Flights from Malé to Dhaka are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Malé to Dhaka flights

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

£504
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 54% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Malé to Dhaka

When to book flights from Malé to Dhaka

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Malé to Dhaka based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Malé to Dhaka flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Malé to Dhaka?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 04:24
    • Latest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 17:54.

    The flight takes about 4h 04m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Malé to Dhaka?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Malé to Dhaka.

  • How long is a flight from Malé to Dhaka?

    A direct flight from Malé to Dhaka takes 4h 04m, covering 1,761 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Malé to Dhaka?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Malé to Dhaka flight?

    Return flights from Malé to Dhaka range from £339 to £387, with an average of £353 over the past 12 months. Anything below £339 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Malé to Dhaka flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the £353 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Malé to Dhaka?

    On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £351 return and stopover options via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) at £352.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Malé to Dhaka?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by US-Bangla Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Malé to Dhaka spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Malé to Dhaka flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Malé to Dhaka looking right now?

    One-way fares from Malé to Dhaka are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £504, which is 168% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Malé to Dhaka?

    Flights from Malé to Dhaka usually depart from Male (MLE) and arrive at Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Malé to Dhaka pass through?

    Connecting flights from Malé to Dhaka most commonly pass through:

    • Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 99% of one-stop connections
    • Sharjah (SHJ) – 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Malé to Dhaka?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Malé to Dhaka. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £345 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £370, a difference of £25.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Malé to Dhaka?

    2 airlines operate flights between Malé and Dhaka. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • US-Bangla Airlines
    • Maldivian

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Malé to Dhaka?

    Flying via Sharjah (SHJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 17m, compared to 12h 03m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • What is the time difference between Malé and Dhaka?

    Dhaka is 1 hour ahead of Malé (Bangladesh Time vs Maldives Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Malé to Dhaka flights?

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

    • US-Bangla Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Maldivian: 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.

Your guide to booking Malé to Dhaka flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average £345, about £25 less than Thursday fares (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 20% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Malé to Dhaka trip for April. Fares historically average £333 return in that month – typically £45 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport.

    • Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden
    • Le Méridien Dhaka
    • Richmond Hotel & Suites

Prefer to fly direct from Malé to Dhaka?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Male Airport to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Male to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Monday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Tuesday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Wednesday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Thursday

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

Friday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Saturday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Sunday

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

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Direct returns

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Male

Monday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Tuesday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Wednesday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Thursday

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

Friday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Saturday

US-Bangla Airlines

US-Bangla Airlines

Sunday

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

Maldivian,US-Bangla Airlines

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