Travelling from Accra Airport (ACC) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is five hours ahead of Accra and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your ACC to MLE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Accra Airport to Velana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ACC and MLE:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Accra Airport (ACC) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$1,773 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Accra Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start at $2,055. These fares can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from ACC to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Accra Airport to Velana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Accra Airport (ACC)
When it comes to Accra Airport's on-time performance, 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
Accra Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Accra. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ACC? If you're catching an early flight from Accra Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Accra Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Accra Airport to Velana International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Malé in March.
Before locking in your flight from Accra Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ACC to MLE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.