Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé one hour ahead of Dubai.
Every week, there are 62 Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, select the 01:10 flydubai flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 10:15 with Emirates.
To ensure you get on your DXB to MLE flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Emirates is your gateway to exploring Malé (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Maldives!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to MLE flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between DXB and MLE:
Muscat International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Rs40,230 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs76,245. These prices may change based on demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to MLE.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DXB to MLE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, data shows 74.31% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Dubai Airport from central Dubai, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DXB:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Dubai Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DXB to MLE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Continue your adventure and experience more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has plenty of exciting things to do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Another favourite destination in Maldives, Funadhoo is around 225 kilometres north of Malé. Make time for highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.
