Flying from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is three hours ahead of Tel Aviv.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your TLV to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $713. A round-trip ticket right now is $957. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from TLV to MLE, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Velana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from TLV to MLE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ben Gurion Intl Airport (TLV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ben Gurion Intl Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Ben Gurion Intl Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near TLV? If you've booked an early flight from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Reserve a hotel close to MLE if you have a late Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion Intl Airport to Velana International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Malé in March.
Book your flight from Ben Gurion Intl 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).
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TLV to MLE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.