Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is three hours ahead of Johannesburg and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your JNB to MLE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between JNB and MLE:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, R 6,139 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,802. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JNB to MLE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from JNB to MLE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on time at their destination.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near JNB:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're getting in on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Malé in April.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Take your adventure further by exploring more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has no shortage of exciting things to do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Your travels through Maldives isn't complete without visiting Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is among the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.
