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Malé.$1,468 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 1 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Velana International on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,468, select.
Malé.$1,468 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jul, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Velana International on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,468, select.
Malé.$1,468 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Mar, returning Sun, 15 Mar.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Velana International on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,468, select.
Malé.$1,471 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 13 Sep.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Velana International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,471, select.
Malé.$1,485 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Apr, returning Mon, 13 Apr.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Velana International on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,485, select.
Malé.$1,490 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Dec, returning Tue, 16 Dec.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Zanzibar on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Velana International on Tue, 16 Dec, arriving in Zanzibar.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,490, select.

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Zanzibar to Velana International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zanzibar to Malé below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Velana International.

Zanzibar to Malé: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,468
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Zanzibar to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zanzibar to Velana International is $1,468. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zanzibar to Velana International. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,468.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Zanzibar to Velana International.
The cheapest month to fly from Zanzibar to Velana International is usually June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zanzibar Airport and Velana International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Velana International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, flydubai offers the cheapest flight tickets to Velana International.

Flying from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know

  • Malé is two hours ahead of Zanzibar and observes the UTC+5 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ZNZ to MLE flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • $1,107 is the lowest price for a one-way Zanzibar International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,468. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from ZNZ to MLE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Velana International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ZNZ to MLE.

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Handy information about Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • 71.9% of flights that leave from Zanzibar International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • Central Zanzibar to Zanzibar International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to ZNZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)

Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé

  • Velana International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • January is the busiest month for flights from Zanzibar International Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in April.

  • Book your flight from Zanzibar International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to go to Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ZNZ to MLE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Maldives

  • Go all in on your Maldives getaway by exploring beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another awesome city to put on your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're there.

  • Your travels through Maldives isn't complete without visiting Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is one of the highlights in this destination, which is about 225 kilometres north of Malé.

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