Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Malé?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Malé takes around 6.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kunming and Malé?

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The flight distance between Kunming and Malé is 3911 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Malé?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Malé. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, Penang, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Malé?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Malé and London, Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bangkok, Budapest, New Delhi, Kathmandu, Denpasar, Bali, Birmingham, Bucharest, Manila, Mumbai, Vienna, Phuket Province, Istanbul, Baku.

Question 6

What airports are near Kunming?

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The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying, Wenshan Puzhehei.

Question 7

What airports are near Malé?

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The main airport in Malé is Velana International. It is also served by Velana International.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kunming and Malé?

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Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Malé with China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Malé?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming and Malé, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kunming and Malé?

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Traveling between Kunming and Malé, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kunming?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Xingyi Wanfenglin, Panzhihua Bao anying, Wenshan Puzhehei

Question 12

How many airports are there near Malé?

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There are a number of airports in and around Malé. The main one is Velana International and other nearby airports include Velana International.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Malé depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Malé arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kunming and Malé depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kunming and Malé arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Malé, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£164
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£931
Cheapest round-trip	£426
Average round-trip	£1,178
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Public ferry to Malé	10-15 min	MVR 10 (approx. USD 0.65); fixed fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Speedboat transfer to Malé	5-10 min	MVR 30–50 (approx. USD 2–3.25); varies by operator	on-demand (traffic dependent)	fastest crossing
Private boat charter	5-10 min	MVR 500–1500 (approx. USD 32–97); varies by boat type	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups or privacy
Hotel speedboat transfer	5-15 min	Often complimentary or USD 0–100; check with hotel	scheduled with flight arrival (traffic dependent)	hotel guests
Taxi (via Sinamalé Bridge to Hulhumalé)	10-20 min	MVR 50–100 (approx. USD 3.25–6.50); to Hulhumalé only	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	Hulhumalé accommodation

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 1 total	Daily flights: 0.14 average	Most flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	6°C	-1°C
February	8°C	0°C
March	12°C	2°C
April	16°C	6°C
May	20°C	9°C
June	25°C	14°C
July	28°C	16°C
August	27°C	16°C
September	22°C	12°C
October	17°C	8°C
November	11°C	3°C
December	7°C	0°C

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