Travelling from Houston to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Malé is 11 hours ahead of Houston. Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Your flight from Houston to MLE won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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79% of flights that take off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to MLE flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Houston to Male Velana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Central Malé is around 2 kilometres from Male Velana International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Male Velana International Airport is R 13,163. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 22,234. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to MLE if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). January is when most people visit Malé. If crowds aren't your thing, go in June.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Houston to MLE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Male Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
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