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

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

• Greater Bay Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hong Kong Airlines: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to Malé:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 705 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to C$ 1,111 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 45–C$ 139 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-stop flights from Hong Kong to Malé most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 4% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Hong Kong to Malé route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 696 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,031, a difference of C$ 335. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 50 minutes.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 30% above the route average of C$ 854. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Malé takes 0h 00m, covering 7,702 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.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 551, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 12m, compared with 12h 03m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 13h 45m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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.

Round-trip flights from Hong Kong to Malé range from C$ 664 to C$ 1,071, with an average of C$ 854 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 664 counts as a good deal.