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Both airlines fly nonstop from Male to Bangkok. The 3,167 km flight takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
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- Distance
- 3,167 km
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Male to Bangkok flight guide
Flying from Male to Bangkok
In short
Maldivian flies nonstop from Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé to Suvarnabhumi (BKK), and Thai AirAsia flies the same 3,167 km to Don Mueang (DMK). The trip takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. Many travellers use it to end a Maldives resort stay with a few days of food and shopping in Bangkok.
Seaplane timing and Velana's new terminal
Departure starts at Velana's new Terminal 1, opened in 2025 with capacity for 7.5 million passengers a year. Resort guests usually arrive by seaplane at the Noovilu Seaplane Terminal or by speedboat; seaplanes fly in daylight only, so an early-morning Bangkok flight often means a night in Hulhumalé before it. Guests staying in Malé can take a taxi over the Sinamalé Bridge, which has linked the capital with the airport island since 2018.
The airport has grown a long way from its start. The first aircraft landed on Hulhulé in 1960 on a 914 m runway of steel sheets; today's 3,400 m runway, fully open since 2022, takes the wide-body jets that serve Europe and the Gulf as well as the narrow-body aircraft used to Bangkok.
Which fares include hold luggage
Maldivian, the Maldives' national airline, includes checked baggage. Thai AirAsia sells the seat with a cabin bag only, and charges for hold luggage, meals and seat choice. Bangkok Airways is due back on the route from 28 March 2027.
TDAC form and visa-free stays for Maldivians
All foreign passengers complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) on tdac.immigration.go.th. It opens three days before arrival, is free, and has been required since 1 May 2025. It is not a visa.
Maldivian passport holders are on Thailand's 30-day visa-exemption list, which replaced the old 60-day scheme on 15 September 2026. Resort guests of other nationalities should check their own category on the Thai e-Visa portal, or read our Thailand visa page.
Rail Link or taxi from Suvarnabhumi, or straight to the beach
Suvarnabhumi is about 25 km east of central Bangkok. The Airport Rail Link reaches Phaya Thai in about 27 minutes and meets the BTS Skytrain; Makkasan connects to the MRT Blue Line. Taxis and Grab wait at arrivals. Travellers heading straight to the beach can take bus 389 to Pattaya, which leaves from Exit 8 on the first floor between 10:00 and 18:00 for 130 baht.
A1, A2 and the Red Line from Don Mueang
Thai AirAsia passengers arrive at Don Mueang in the north. The A1 and A2 buses leave from Gate 6 of the international terminal for 30 baht, running to Mo Chit 2 and Victory Monument via BTS Chatuchak. The SRT Red Line also stops at the airport and runs to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, where it meets the MRT Blue Line.
If your onward flight leaves from the other airport, minibus 555 links Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang between 06:30 and 20:00 for up to 60 baht. Traffic on the expressways decides the journey time, so plan on well over an hour and keep the connection on a separate day if you can.
Gaining two hours, then on to Dhaka
Clocks go forward two hours on landing in Thailand: the Maldives keeps UTC+5 and Thailand UTC+7, with no seasonal change on either side.
For South Asia, Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways fly to Dhaka from Suvarnabhumi (see Bangkok to Dhaka flights). If you land at Don Mueang, allow time to cross the city and check in again. Malé also has direct flights of its own: see Male to Dhaka flights.
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Male to Bangkok flights at a glance
Both airlines fly nonstop from Male (MLE) to Bangkok (BKK). The 3,167 km flight takes about 4 hours 30 minutes.
| Flight time | 4h 30m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,167 km |
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Airlines flying Male to Bangkok
Both airlines fly this route nonstop.
Bangkok Airways resumes 28 March 2027.
Departure and arrival airports
MLE Velana International Airport
- Codes
- IATA MLE
- City
- Malé, Maldives
- Getting into town
- Velana International Airport is on Hulhulé island. Malé city is a short ferry ride or drive across the Sinamalé Bridge, and resorts send speedboats or seaplanes, which only fly in daylight, so late arrivals may need a night near the airport.
- Time zone
- UTC+5
BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Codes
- IATA BKK, DMK
- City
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Terminal (BKK)
- One main terminal building with the SAT-1 satellite concourse, reached by an underground automated train.
- Terminal (DMK)
- Terminal 1 handles international flights and Terminal 2 domestic ones.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
- Getting into town
- Suvarnabhumi lies about 25 km east of central Bangkok. The Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in about 27 minutes and meets the BTS Skytrain there; Makkasan station connects to the MRT Blue Line. Metered taxis and Grab wait outside arrivals.
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Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) are far apart. Low-cost flights on this route use Don Mueang, so match the airport to your hotel or connecting flight before you pay.
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Thai AirAsia charge for checked baggage. It is cheaper added online at booking than at the airport.
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Apply for the Thai e-Visa online well before you fly and fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card in the 72 hours before landing; airlines check both at check-in.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Getting there
Flights land at both Bangkok airports: one airline at Suvarnabhumi, and Thai AirAsia at Don Mueang. Bangkok Airways resumes 28 March 2027. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 4 hours 30 minutes in the air. The two airports are 3,167 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
Both. Maldivian uses Suvarnabhumi (BKK); Thai AirAsia uses Don Mueang (DMK). The airports are on opposite sides of the city, so check the code on your ticket.
Suvarnabhumi lies about 25 km east of central Bangkok. The Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in about 27 minutes and meets the BTS Skytrain there; Makkasan station connects to the MRT Blue Line. Metered taxis and Grab wait outside arrivals. Don Mueang is north of the city. The SRT Dark Red Line stops at the airport and runs to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue), where it meets the MRT Blue Line; airport buses and metered taxis cover the rest of the city.
Yes. Biman, US-Bangla and Thai Airways fly Bangkok to Dhaka from Suvarnabhumi. If you land at Don Mueang, allow at least four hours to transfer by road and check in again. On separate tickets you clear Thai immigration and collect your bag, so you need a Thai visa. See Bangkok to Dhaka flights.
General
The clock moves two hours forward on landing in Thailand (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
Yes; see Male to Dhaka flights. Going via Bangkok is worth it if you want a few days in Thailand on the way home.
What's included
It depends on the airline. Thai AirAsia is a low-cost carrier whose basic fares include only a cabin bag, so add checked baggage when you book. The full-service airlines normally include a checked bag; the allowance is shown on your booking.
Visa & documents
It depends on your nationality. Maldivian citizens are on Thailand's 30-day visa-exemption list from 15 September 2026; other passport holders should check the Thai e-Visa portal. Everyone completes the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card, which opens three days before arrival.
Stay & facilities
Seaplanes only fly in daylight. If you land in the evening, your resort may use a domestic flight and speedboat or put you up for a night near the airport.
On the full-service airlines, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page. On Thai AirAsia, meals are bought online or on board; check the menu for halal options.
Cancellations & changes
Bangkok Airways resumes 28 March 2027. Airlines publish these changes in advance, but dates can move, so check the schedule before you book.
