Travelling from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé two hours behind Bangkok.
Flights from DMK to MLE start from 09:15 — the first with Thai AirAsia. The last service of the day is at 09:15 with Thai AirAsia. In total, there are ten weekly Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DMK to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Thai AirAsia offers direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Malé — and maybe even more of Maldives if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Thai AirAsia.
Thai AirAsia is the most punctual carrier offering DMK to MLE flights, with 78.95% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DMK and MLE:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport flight is R 2,014. A return plane ticket is currently R 5,837. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DMK to MLE.
The cheapest month for flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DMK to MLE.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Don Mueang International Airport, data shows 66.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Bangkok to Don Mueang International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to DMK:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're getting in on a late Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to central Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Malé. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from DMK to MLE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Continue your adventure and experience more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has plenty of things to keep you busy, including Dhidhdhoo.
Next? Set off for Funadhoo. It's around 225 kilometres north of Malé and is known for highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.