Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is four hours ahead of Ljubljana and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your LJU to MLE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LJU and MLE:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, R 5,620 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,543. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LJU to MLE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LJU to MLE.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that depart LJU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Ljubljana to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LJU:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of Malé has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to explore Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LJU to MLE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Get the most out of your Maldives trip by exploring beyond Malé. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another exciting city to put on your to-do list. Tick off some of its leading attractions like Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Any trip through Maldives wouldn't be complete without a stop in Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is a highlight in this destination, which is about 225 kilometres north of Malé.
