Travelling from Faro Airport (FAO) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé five hours ahead of Faro.
Leave plenty of time to make your FAO to MLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between FAO and MLE include:
Frankfurt Airport
Vienna International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Faro Airport (FAO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, Rs167,742 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Faro Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs245,963. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from FAO to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Faro Airport to Velana International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from FAO to MLE.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Faro Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
76.66% of flights leaving from Faro Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Faro Airport from central Faro, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to FAO? If you've booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Faro Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of Malé has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Faro Airport to Velana International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Malé in April.
Lock in your flight from Faro Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to explore Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from FAO to MLE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Keep your adventure going and dive deeper into Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and is full of things to keep you busy, including Dhidhdhoo.
Another worthwhile stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is about 225 kilometres north of Malé. Set aside time for highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.
