Charter Abu Dhabi to Male privately from US$55,000, about 4h 11m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Male (MLE), and from Male (MLE) back to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
As the crow flies, Abu Dhabi to Male is roughly 3,025 kilometres — 1,880 miles, or 1,634 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Abu Dhabi to Male (and Male to Abu Dhabi) ranges from US$55,000 for a midsize jet like the Cessna Citation XLS+, up to US$143,500 for a super midsize jet such as the Challenger 350. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. With seating for 7-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. It seats 9-12 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 4h 11m | 3h 46m – 4h 36m | US$55,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 3h 53m | 3h 30m – 4h 16m | US$75,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 4h 11m | US$55,000 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 4h 08m | US$60,500 – US$70,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 3h 58m | US$66,000 – US$70,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 3h 53m | US$75,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 3h 53m | US$83,000 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 3h 58m | US$90,500 – US$100,000 | 9-12 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Zayed International Airport and Al Bateen Executive Airport.
Male, Maldives: Velana International Airport.
| Zayed International Airport | Velana International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | OMAA / AUH | VRMM / MLE |
| Longest hard runway | 13,471 ft | 11,155 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 88 ft | 6 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 7,955 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,602 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 8,255 ft spare |
2,410 km 1,372 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 7,655 ft spare |
3,700 km 82 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 7,877 ft spare |
3,650 km 132 km short after reserves |
Fuel stop needed |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 6,955 ft spare |
3,900 km 118 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 5,579 ft spare |
4,600 km 818 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 6,225 ft spare |
5,926 km 2,144 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 6,255 ft spare |
6,400 km 2,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 6,463 ft spare |
7,220 km 3,438 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 5,715 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 5,855 ft spare |
7,800 km 4,018 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 6,365 ft spare |
7,400 km 3,618 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,155 ft spare |
14,260 km 10,478 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 5,355 ft spare |
11,112 km 7,330 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 5,155 ft spare |
12,960 km 9,178 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 6,355 ft spare |
11,945 km 8,163 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Al Bateen Executive Airport (10,499 ft, 19 km) · Yas Island Seaplane Base · Yas Marina Heliport · Yas Marina Circuit Heliport · Biyadoo Island
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$55,000 – US$143,500 range for Abu Dhabi–Male, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The Abu Dhabi to Male route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$55,000 – US$143,500 one-way — from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 4h 11m gate to gate over 3,025 km (1,880 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Abu Dhabi–Male charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Abu Dhabi–Male charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Male to Abu Dhabi runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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