Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé three hours ahead of Cairo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CAI and MLE include:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 3,792 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 7,052. These fares can change based on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from CAI to MLE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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 CAI to MLE.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel near MLE if you're catching a late Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Malé in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cairo Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAI to MLE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.