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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,113. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Malé.$1,025 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Almaty on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,025, select.

Malé.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.

Malé.$1,073 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Tue, 27 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,073, select.

Malé.$1,074 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,074, select.

Malé.$1,075 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,075, select.

Malé.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.

Malé.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.

Malé.$1,079 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,079, select.

Malé.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.

Malé.$1,082 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,082, select.

Malé.$1,113 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,113, select.

Malé.$1,135 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Almaty on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Velana International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,135, select.

Malé.$1,266 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Velana International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,266, select.

Malé.$1,267 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Velana International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,267, select.

Malé.$1,269 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Velana International.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Velana International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,269, select.

Malé.$1,270 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air Astana.Outbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Almaty on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound direct flight with Air Astana departs from Velana International on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Almaty.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,270, select.

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Almaty to Velana International: Alternative routes

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Almaty to Malé: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,025
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	6 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airline	Air Astana
Average flights per week	5

Finding cheap flights from Almaty to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Almaty to Velana International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Almaty to Velana International is $1,025. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Almaty to Velana International?

6 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Almaty to Velana International.

Which airlines fly direct from Almaty to Velana International?

Air Astana flies direct from Almaty to Velana International.

How many flights are there a week from Almaty to Velana International?

As of August 2026, there are 5 flights per week flying from Almaty to Velana International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Almaty to Velana International?

The cheapest month to fly from Almaty to Velana International is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 50 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Velana International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Velana International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Malé?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Almaty Airport to Velana International with?

Currently, AirAsia X and Air Astana offer the cheapest flight tickets to Velana International.

Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 45 minutes.
Almaty and Malé are both in the UTC+5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Your ALA to MLE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Malé (and then discovering more of the Maldives!) is a breeze with FlyArystan. This popular airline has direct flights from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with FlyArystan on this route.
With 69.57% of services landing as planned, FlyArystan is the most punctual carrier offering ALA to MLE flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ALA and MLE:
- Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
- Dubai Airport
- Hamad International Airport

Handy information about Almaty Airport (ALA)

When it comes to Almaty Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Almaty Airport from central Almaty, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)

If you're coming in on a late Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MLE:

Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé

Velana International Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Malé. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It takes around 20 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)

It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Almaty Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ALA to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.