Flying from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport is 9 hours 50 minutes.
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé four hours ahead of Frankfurt.
Every week, there are three Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, opt for the 19:20 EW Discover flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 20:45 with Condor.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FRA to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EW Discover is your ticket to exploring Malé (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Maldives!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is EW Discover.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for FRA to MLE flights is Condor.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between FRA and MLE:
Vienna International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $619. A return plane ticket right now is $1,001. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from FRA to MLE.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from FRA to MLE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights departing from Frankfurt Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near FRA? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is roughly 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 Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Malé in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to visit Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FRA to MLE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Continue your adventure and experience more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has plenty of exciting things to see, including Dhidhdhoo.
Another well-known destination in Maldives, Funadhoo is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé. Be sure to visit highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.