Flying from Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport.
Gan Island and Malé follow the same timezone, UTC+5.
Every week, there are five Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 13:50 Manta Air flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 13:50 with Manta Air.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your GAN to MLE flight.
During popular months such as January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Manta Air is your gateway to discovering Malé (and perhaps some other great parts of Maldives!). Browse the direct flights from Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Manta Air tops the list for bookings on this route.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport. Many passengers pass through Bandaranaike International Airport when flying between GAN and MLE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, $292 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $604. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GAN to MLE, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from GAN to MLE.
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Handy information about Gan/Seenu Airport (GAN)
Gan/Seenu Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from GAN land at their destination as scheduled 81.82% of the time.
To get to Gan/Seenu Airport from central Gan Island, it takes about 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near GAN:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to central Malé has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Gan/Seenu Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GAN to MLE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Turn your Maldives trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Dhidhdhoo, located around 306 kilometres north of Malé. Dhidhdhoo is just one of the top sights to add to your must-see list.
Time for another stop? Make your way to Funadhoo. It's roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé and features highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.