Charter Male to Mattala privately from US$10,500, about 1h 29m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Male (MLE) ⇄ Mattala (HRI) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
The straight-line distance between Male and Mattala is about 873 km (542 miles), or 471 nautical miles.
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Expect US$10,500 – US$31,000 for a one-way charter between Male and Mattala, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 29m | 1h 20m – 1h 38m | US$22,000 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 29m | US$22,000 – US$31,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 29m | US$24,000 – US$34,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 26m | US$26,500 – US$37,000 | 8-10 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Male–Mattala moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft. 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:
Male, Maldives: Velana International Airport.
Mattala, Sri Lanka: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
| Velana International Airport | Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | VRMM / MLE | VCRI / HRI |
| Longest hard runway | 11,155 ft | 11,483 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 6 ft | 157 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Male to Mattala can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Velana International Airport has 11,155 ft and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport 11,483 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 873 km.
Alternates within range: Biyadoo Island · Weerawila Airport (4,000 ft, 13 km) · Hambantota Seaplane Base · Tissa Tank Waterdrome · Mawella Lagoon Seaplane Base
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$10,500 – US$31,000 range for Male–Mattala, confirmed once we check live availability.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 7-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Your dog or cat travels in the cabin beside you — never in the hold. Just mention your pet when you enquire.
The Male to Mattala route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$10,500 – US$31,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 29m gate to gate over 873 km (542 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
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 Male–Mattala charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Mattala to Male runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
