Flying from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is two hours behind Krabi.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your KBV to MLE flight.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between KBV and MLE:
Dubai Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$292 is the best price for a one-way Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $853. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KBV 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 Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from KBV to MLE.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Krabi Airport (KBV)
Of the departures from Krabi Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Krabi Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Krabi. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to KBV:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're getting in on a late Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MLE:
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Malé in March.
Lock in your flight from Krabi Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to explore Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KBV to MLE sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
