Are flights to Malé via Abu Dhabi or Dubai operating normally, and is a 1.5-hour Etihad connection enough?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 9 days ago
TL;DR
Recent traveler reports say Etihad flights to and from Malé via Abu Dhabi were running on time, and a 1h30 connection was enough. During regional disruption news, travelers were still checking same-day flight status before departure.
What the community said
On 12 July, travelers were actively checking whether flights to Malé were departing normally amid news from Dubai. The practical takeaway is to verify your same-day flight status with the airline and airport, especially if your route goes through the UAE.
9 days ago Dubai – Malé
A traveler flying on 10 July reported that the Etihad trip via Abu Dhabi ran without delays. The main hassle came after landing: waiting for the speedboat from 06:00 to 10:30, which was especially tough with children.
9 days ago Etihad, Abu Dhabi, speedboat wait 06:00–10:30
On 8 July, a Malé–Moscow trip with Etihad via Abu Dhabi worked even with a short 1 hour 30 minute layover, and the connection was made successfully. That is a useful reference point for travelers considering a tight transfer.
9 days ago Malé – Moscow, 1h30 layover in Abu Dhabi