Flying from Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city operates on the UTC+5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to MLE.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
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Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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77% of flights leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
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About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Male Velana International Airport, central Malé is around 2 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 6,515 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport. A return flight starts from R 12,179. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Johannesburg to MLE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
February is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). Visit Malé in October if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Johannesburg to MLE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Male Velana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Malé
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Diving and Whale Submarine Maldives are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Malé must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Malé Beach.