Flying from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city runs on the UTC+5 timezone and is two hours ahead of Nairobi.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Nairobi to MLE. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Nairobi to MLE leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The journey from central Nairobi to NBO takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 62% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Nairobi to WIL in around 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 10 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Nairobi to MLE flight, stay in one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport:
Nairobi Wilson Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on time.
About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel near MLE if you're catching a late flight from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport. Select one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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 reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, R 5,029 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,088. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Nairobi to MLE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). January is when most people travel to Malé. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in June.
Lock in a Nairobi to MLE plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Malé to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Malé
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Male Velana International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Malé:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Malé when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Diving followed by Malé Beach and Eastern Beach.