How long does it take to fly to Malé?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Malé vary, but if you’re flying out of Washington, D.C. and flying into Malé (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h 25m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Malé is flying from Baltimore to Malé, which will take roughly 27h 49m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Malé?

Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Malé from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Malé. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Malé on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Malé?

Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 65% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Malé?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,281.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Malé?

Dubai (DXB) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 3h 46m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Male?

Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Male

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Malé?

Flights connecting via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 23m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport?

As of January 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Male Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Male Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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2:35 pm - 7:25 am

IAD

MLE

30h 50m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 9:05 am

MLE

IAD

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,046Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

8:20 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

MLE

26h 55m

2 stops

11:05 am - 8:40 am

MLE

IAD

30h 35m

1 stop

$1,063Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5

11:40 am - 2:50 pm

IAD

MLE

18h 10m

1 stop

3:35 pm - 4:55 pm

MLE

IAD

34h 20m

2 stops

$1,070Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

9:05 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

MLE

26h 10m

2 stops

9:40 am - 4:55 pm

MLE

IAD

40h 15m

1 stop

$1,073Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24

9:15 pm - 12:35 pm

IAD

MLE

29h 20m

1 stop

9:15 am - 11:45 am

MLE

IAD

36h 30m

1 stop

$1,074Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 6

10:15 pm - 12:35 pm

IAD

MLE

29h 20m

1 stop

9:15 am - 12:45 pm

MLE

IAD

36h 30m

1 stop

$1,075Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13

1:30 pm - 11:25 am

IAD

MLE

35h 55m

2 stops

1:25 pm - 8:20 pm

MLE

IAD

39h 55m

2 stops

$1,091Multiple Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14

7:35 pm - 6:30 am

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MLE

49h 55m

2 stops

7:25 pm - 10:17 pm

MLE

DCA

35h 52m

2 stops

$1,124Gulf Air

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5

4:34 pm - 7:50 am

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MLE

29h 16m

2 stops

9:05 pm - 4:50 pm

MLE

DCA

28h 45m

2 stops

$1,352American Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

4:34 pm - 7:50 am

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MLE

30h 16m

2 stops

9:40 am - 4:25 pm

MLE

DCA

39h 45m

2 stops

$1,354American Airlines

Mon, Mar 16 - Tue, Mar 24

Etihad Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Malé

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Etihad Airways

Feb 17

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

MLE7:25 amMale

Feb 24

MLE7:15 pmMale

23h 50m

1 stop

IAD9:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,046

Etihad Airways

Apr 20

IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

MLE5:15 amMale

May 6

MLE9:50 amMale

32h 55m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,110

Etihad Airways

Apr 19

IAD3:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

37h 25m

1 stop

MLE2:00 pmMale

May 6

MLE7:30 pmMale

23h 15m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,123

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Apr 21

IAD8:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

MLE8:15 amMale

May 5

MLE11:05 amMale

30h 35m

1 stop

IAD8:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,063

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Mar 11

IAD11:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

18h 10m

1 stop

MLE2:50 pmMale

Mar 18

MLE3:35 pmMale

34h 20m

2 stops

IAD4:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,070

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Mar 16

IAD9:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 10m

2 stops

MLE8:15 amMale

Mar 24

MLE9:40 amMale

40h 15m

1 stop

IAD4:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,073

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Tue 2/17

2:35 pm-7:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

Male

Tue 2/24

7:15 pm-9:05 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,046

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IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

8:20 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 55m

Male

Tue 5/5

11:05 am-8:40 am

1 stop30h 35m

$1,063

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

11:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Male

Wed 3/18

3:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,070

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/16

9:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops26h 10m

Male

Tue 3/24

9:40 am-4:55 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$1,073

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

9:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Male

Fri 3/6

9:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop36h 30m

$1,074

Washington, D.C.Malé

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IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

10:15 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Male

Fri 3/13

9:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$1,075

Washington, D.C.Malé

IAD - MLE

IADMLE

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

1:30 pm-11:25 am

2 stops35h 55m

Male

Sat 3/14

1:25 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops39h 55m

$1,091

Washington, D.C.Malé

DCA - MLE

DCAMLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

7:35 pm-6:30 am

2 stops49h 55m

Male

Tue 5/5

7:25 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops35h 52m

$1,124

Washington, D.C.Malé

DCA - MLE

DCAMLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

4:34 pm-7:50 am

2 stops29h 16m

Male

Mon 3/9

9:05 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,352

Washington, D.C.Malé

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DCAMLE

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

4:34 pm-7:50 am

2 stops30h 16m

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9:40 am-4:25 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,354

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Malé?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Malé from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around $1,263. If you aren’t able to travel to Malé during the month of March, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,282.

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The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. to Male is 8910.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 18h 10m.
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As of January 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Washington, D.C. to Male Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Male Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Male Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Male Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Malé?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Washington, D.C. to Malé is Emirates, representing 41% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Etihad Airways at 22%, Qatar Airways at 20%, and Turkish Airlines at 17%.

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Dubai (DXB) was the most common stop: 65% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,281.

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Flights connecting via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 23m.

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