Travelling from New York to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Velana International Airport (MLE). Explore your options for departing John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is nine hours ahead of New York. Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
To ensure you get on your flight from New York to MLE, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more people on the move during high season, you'll want to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from New York to MLE departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
JFK is around 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Velana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Velana International Airport, check out these options when leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to MLE flight, stay in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from the centre of New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Velana International Airport flight:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and touch down when it should.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
Have a late flight from New York to Velana International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MLE and hit the lights earlier:
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, Rs113,215 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs259,246. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from New York to MLE, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from New York to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is the busiest month for flights from New York to Velana International Airport (MLE). Plan your visit to Malé in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your New York to MLE flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Velana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Malé
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