Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé one hour behind Almaty.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ALA to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ALA and MLE:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
₹ 24,024 is the lowest price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 50,891. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ALA to MLE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ALA to MLE.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)
61.23% of flights that depart Almaty Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Almaty Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near ALA? If you're boarding an early flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
When reserving your flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ALA to MLE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Go all in on your Maldives getaway by venturing beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another exciting city to put on your must-do list. Check off some of its top sights like Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Any journey through Maldives isn't complete without visiting Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.
