Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kooddoo Island Airport (GKK): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MLE to GKK flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Manta Air has direct flights from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Viligili — and maybe even more of Maldives if time allows.
Manta Air is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kooddoo Island Airport (GKK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport flight is Rs51,551. A return plane ticket right now is Rs103,264. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from MLE to GKK, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
Of all flights departing from Velana International Airport, 77.73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Need a handy hotel near MLE? If you've booked an early flight from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kooddoo Island Airport (GKK)
If you're landing on a late Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near GKK:
Getting from Kooddoo Island Airport (GKK) to central Viligili
The centre of Viligili is around 3 kilometres from Kooddoo Island Airport. How long it takes to get there driving will vary based on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
When to fly to Kooddoo Island Airport (GKK)
May is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Viligili in September.
Lock in your flight from Velana International Airport to Kooddoo Island Airport for April if you want to visit Viligili during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to GKK in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Maldives
Hithadhoo is just one of the many places in Maldives waiting to be discovered once you've seen Viligili. Around 153 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Eidigali Kilhi, Masjid Ah Thaqwa and City Square.
Any trip through Maldives isn't complete without visiting Mahibadhoo. Guest beach and Omadhoo are among the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Viligili.