Travelling from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is four hours ahead of Casablanca.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CMN to MLE flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CMN and MLE:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport (CMN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $1,002. A round-trip ticket right now is $1,468. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CMN to MLE, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CMN to MLE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Of all flights leaving Mohamed V International Airport, 64.33% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Mohamed V International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Casablanca. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CMN:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Malé. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Mohamed V International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMN to MLE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
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