Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Nairobi.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your NBO to MLE flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between NBO and MLE:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 4,431 is the lowest price for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 10,036. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from NBO to MLE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Velana International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from NBO to MLE.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Of the flights that depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from central Nairobi, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near NBO. Whether you have an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jomo Kenyatta International 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 central Malé has a drive time of around 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Malé in April.
Lock in your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NBO to MLE around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Maldives
Keep your adventure going and dive deeper into Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has no shortage of things to keep you busy, including Dhidhdhoo.
Your journey through Maldives wouldn't be complete without visiting Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.