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Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Zurich and Malé.

Flights from Zurich to Malé usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Male (MLE).

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

• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Edelweiss Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• BeOnd: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Malé:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 904 € return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with 1.182 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 86 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A340-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Edelweiss Air and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Zurich to Malé route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 832 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 1.041 €, a difference of 209 €. 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 Zurich to Malé route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

Sultan Park is one of the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 3:58
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 7:43.

The flight takes about 9h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of 946 €. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Zurich to Malé takes 9h 43m, covering 12.549 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 Zurich to Malé are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 604 €, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Malé flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Night 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 Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 28m, compared to 13h 07m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 21m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Malé is 3 hours ahead of Zurich (Maldives Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Zurich to Malé range from 794 € to 1.215 €, with an average of 946 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 794 € counts as a good deal.