Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787 cruising through the clouds in Dhaka. — flights from Male to Dhaka
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Flights from Malé to Dhaka

Nonstop flights from Malé (MLE) to Dhaka (DAC) take about 4h 3m (2,837 km). US-Bangla Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $213 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Dhaka

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787 cruising through the clouds in Dhaka. — arriving in Dhaka

Airport transfer

DAC → Dhaka, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying Malé to Dhaka

Carriers on MLE–DAC according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ US-Bangla Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Malé to Dhaka fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $213 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $208. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$21330 Oct 2026 · US-Bangla Airlines—
Nov 2026$2945 Nov 2026$208 · 1 stop5 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$21714 Dec 2026 · US-Bangla Airlines—
Jan 2027$22929 Jan 2027 · US-Bangla Airlines—
Feb 2027$29019 Feb 2027 · US-Bangla Airlines$255 · 1 stop19 Feb 2027
Apr 2027$33415 Apr 2027$249 · 1 stop14 Apr 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $208 for November 2026, $217 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Malé to Dhaka, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Malé to Dhaka flights

How long is the flight from Malé to Dhaka?
A nonstop flight from Malé (MLE) to Dhaka (DAC) takes about 4h 3m, covering 2,837 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Malé from Dhaka by air?
The great-circle distance between Velana International Airport and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is 2,837 km (1,763 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Malé to Dhaka?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the MLE–DAC route include US-Bangla Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Malé to Dhaka cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on MLE–DAC was $213 USD with US-Bangla Airlines (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Malé to Dhaka?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $208 one-way, against $255 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Malé to Dhaka?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $208 with one stop against $213 nonstop, a saving of $5. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Malé to Dhaka?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Dhaka visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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