Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Island Airport is 40 minutes.
Choose from 31 weekly Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Island Airport flights. The 11:30 departure with Maldivian is the earliest you can take. Maldivian operates the latest service of the day at 18:20.
Your MLE to DRV flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Maldivian is your gateway to exploring Dharavandhoo (and maybe even some other great parts of the Maldives!). Check out the direct flights from Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Island Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Maldivian on this route.
Among carriers operating MLE to DRV flights, Maldivian leads the way for on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Island Airport flight is Rs48,777. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs96,086. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from MLE to DRV by booking at least two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Island Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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 notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MLE to DRV.
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Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77% of flights that depart Velana International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Velana International Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Malé. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
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Arriving at Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV)
If you're coming in on a late Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Island Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near DRV:
Getting from Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV) to central Dharavandhoo
From Dharavandhoo Island Airport, Dharavandhoo is approximately 0.80 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV)
The quietest month for a flight from Velana International Airport to Dharavandhoo Island Airport is March, while December is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Dharavandhoo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
