Travelling from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Malé is one hour ahead of Sharjah and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
You can choose from 14 weekly Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Air Arabia is the earliest you can take. Air Arabia operates the last service of the day at 08:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SHJ to MLE flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Malé (and then discovering more of the Maldives!) is easy with Air Arabia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport.
Air Arabia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air Arabia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SHJ to MLE flights, with 84.68% of its services landing on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SHJ and MLE:
Mumbai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
When it comes to Sharjah Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Sharjah Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Sharjah. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SHJ? If you're catching an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from the centre of Malé. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It typically takes 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Malé. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Sharjah Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SHJ to MLE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.
