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MLEMale·Male International·Male, Maldives
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Recommended minimum1 hour
Quick Stats
Concourses
3
Main International Terminal, Domestic Terminal, Seaplane Terminal (TMA/Manta Air)
Max Transit
40m
via walking
Avg. Security
15m
Primary Hub
Maldivian
Minimum Connection Times
Domestic → Domestic
45min
Domestic → International
60min
International → Domestic
75min
International → International
60min
Male skylinePhoto by Asad Photo Maldives on Pexels
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Getting Between Concourses
Within the main international terminal, gates are reachable on foot in under 10 minutes since it's a single-level modern building opened in 2018. Transfers to the adjacent Domestic Terminal require a short walk or shuttle bus (5-10 minutes) plus a new security screening, while transfers to the Seaplane Terminal require a boat crossing across the harbor that can take 20-30 minutes depending on operator and weather.
Busyness — Connection Risk
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Key Facts
Single modern international terminal
Boat transfer required for seaplane connections
Not a true international hub
Heavy overnight arrival waves from long-haul flights
Airlines at MLE
Maldivian
Common Questions
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at MLE?

Still too tight even for a same-terminal international-international connection with typical processing times. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at MLE?

Close to MCT for international-international connections but leaves no margin for peak-hour congestion. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at MLE?

Meets MCT for international-international and domestic-international transfers under normal conditions. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at MLE?

Comfortable for most connection types including international-to-domestic transfers within the terminal complex. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at MLE?

Provides solid buffer even for connections requiring a terminal shuttle transfer and re-screening. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at MLE?

Very comfortable, covers even seaplane terminal boat transfers if daylight schedule allows. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at MLE?

Generous buffer suitable for seaplane connections requiring boat transfer and separate check-in. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at MLE?

More than sufficient for any combination of terminal transfers, including weather-related boat delays. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at MLE?

Excessive buffer for MLE's compact operations, though useful if relying on limited daily seaplane schedules. See full 4 hr guide →

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