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

• Earliest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 3:53
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 7:53.

The flight takes about 9h 38m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Zurich to Malé takes 9h 38m, 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.

Return flights from Zurich to Malé range from 828 € to 1.265 €, with an average of 982 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 828 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the 982 € route average. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 926 € return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with 1.244 € for direct.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Malé flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 90 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Zurich to Malé are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 983 €, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Zurich to Malé. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 859 € return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 1.057 €, a difference of 198 €.

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

Only Edelweiss Air operates flights between Zurich and Malé.

Flying via Vienna Intl (VIE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 23m, compared to 13h 11m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 20m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Malé is 4 hours ahead of Zurich (Maldives Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

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

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