Flying from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Malé is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Tehran. Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which runs on the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Tehran to MLE.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like October. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Tehran
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
The journey from central Tehran to THR takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Get your flight from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short drive from Tehran Mehrabad International Airport, book a night at Tehran Grand Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Split up your flight from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and MLE include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
IKA is around 48 kilometres from central Tehran. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick your holiday off early by booking a night near Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport before your Tehran to MLE flight. Convenient stays include Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Male Velana International Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Malé. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 5,514 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport. A return flight starts at R 13,411. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Tehran to MLE, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Tehran to Male Velana International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Tehran to MLE.
Save on your flight from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning the timing of your trip. October is the quietest month to go to Malé. February is when most people book flights from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport (MLE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Tehran to MLE plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Malé to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Malé
Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Male Velana International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Malé:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Diving, Whale Submarine Maldives and Malé Beach are major attractions which should feature on every Malé itinerary.
