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Only Thai AirAsia operates flights between Malé and Bangkok.

Flights from Malé to Bangkok usually depart from Male (MLE) and may arrive at several airports in Bangkok area, including Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK).

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

• Thai AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Maldivian: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Bangkok Airways: a cabin 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 Malé to Bangkok.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ฿12,889 return via Bengaluru Intl (BLR), compared with ฿16,193 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ฿838–฿3,304 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 0% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Malé to Bangkok route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ฿16,589 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ฿17,812, a difference of ฿1,223. 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 Malé to Bangkok route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Bangkok are Victory Monument, Thammasat University, and Centralworld. These are among the most viewed places in Bangkok on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 17:00
• Latest: departs at 12:30 and lands at 17:00.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of ฿17,000. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Malé to Bangkok takes 4h 30m, covering 5,061 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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ฿15,796 to ฿97,914. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Malé to Bangkok are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ฿9,312, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Maldivian is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Bangkok Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Malé to Bangkok flights are:

• Maldivian: 95% on time
• Bangkok Airways: 89% on time
• แอร์เอเชีย: 82% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

Evening 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 Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 06m, compared to 10h 26m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and 10h 30m via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Bangkok is 2 hours ahead of Malé (Indochina Time vs Maldives Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Bangkok is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – daily rates from around ฿443:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Yesaway
• Hertz

Near Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport (DMK) – daily rates from around ฿224:

• Drive Car Rental
• Alamo
• THAIRENTACAR
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Chic Car Rent

Return flights from Malé to Bangkok range from ฿14,857 to ฿19,710, with an average of ฿17,000 over the past 12 months. Anything below ฿14,857 counts as a good deal.