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Flights between Mattala (HRI) and Malé (MLE)

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Velana International Airport, Maldives

A direct route between Mattala and Malé appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
873 km
542 miles
Est. flight time
1h 35m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~0.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Maldives

Jan
28°
33/23
Feb
28°
33/23
Mar
29°
34/24
Apr
29°
34/24
May
29°
34/24
Jun
28°
33/23
Jul
28°
33/23
Aug
28°
33/23
Sep
28°
33/23
Oct
28°
33/23
Nov
28°
33/23
Dec
28°
33/23

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Maldives: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Mattala from Malé?

Mattala (HRI) and Malé (MLE) are around 873 km (542 miles) apart — an estimated 1h 35m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Mattala and Malé?

Time difference ~ 0.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Maldives?

Across Maldives, the warmest month on average is March, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and Maldives?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Maldives as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.