Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai one hour behind Malé.
Take your pick of 62 weekly Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. The 09:05 departure with Emirates is the earliest flight you can take. Flydubai operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MLE to DXB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Emirates has direct flights from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Dubai — and maybe even more of United Arab Emirates if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Emirates on this route.
With a dependable 81.29% of services arriving as planned, Emirates has the best on-time performance for MLE to DXB flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MLE and DXB:
Muscat International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Right now, R 4,564 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,894. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MLE to DXB.
The cheapest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from MLE to DXB is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Velana International Airport, 77.73% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MLE? If you've booked an early flight from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Consider staying in a hotel near DXB if you have a late Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and experience more of Dubai and beyond.
Booking your ride from Dubai Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Dubai in April.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to visit Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLE to DXB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.