Travelling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé three hours ahead of Kigali.
Leave enough time to catch your KGL to MLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between KGL and MLE include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Rs138,696 is the best price for a one-way Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs358,504. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KGL to MLE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KGL to MLE.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kigali International Airport (KGL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kigali International Airport, 71.6% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Kigali International Airport from central Kigali, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near KGL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you have a late Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Kigali International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KGL to MLE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Continue your adventure and see more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and is full of exciting things to do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Your journey through Maldives wouldn't feel complete without exploring Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.