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

• US-Bangla Airlines
• Maldivian

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

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

• US-Bangla Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Maldivian: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hahn Air: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 616 round-trip, compared to C$ 662 via a layover through Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

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

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 0% of one-stop connections

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Dhaka to Malé route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at C$ 614 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 719 – a C$ 105 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 10:29 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 3:09 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 22% above the route average of C$ 638. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dhaka to Malé takes 4h 09m, covering 4,562 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 702 to C$ 4,119. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Dhaka to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 833, which is 73% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 18m, compared with 11h 16m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 11h 35m via Sharjah (SHJ).

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

Round-trip flights from Dhaka to Malé range from C$ 593 to C$ 747, with an average of C$ 638 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 593 counts as a good deal.