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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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $663 round-trip via Sharjah (SHJ), compared to $1,372 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 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) - 14% 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 $965 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,208, a difference of $243. 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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Malé are National Football Stadium and Presidential Jetty. These are among the most viewed places in Malé on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Malé takes 9h 43m, covering 4,845 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 pm and lands at 3:58 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 7:43 am.

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 $1,097. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Edelweiss Air is the only airline operating Zurich to Malé flights. 82% 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 at 12h 28m, compared with 13h 08m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 13h 22m 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.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Malé range from $922 to $1,409, with an average of $1,097 over the past 12 months. Anything below $922 counts as a good deal.