Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé three hours ahead of Athens.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your ATH to MLE flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Athens International Airport to Velana International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATH and MLE:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Vienna Airport
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights that take off from Athens International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Athens International Airport from central Athens, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Athens International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ATH:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Reserve a hotel near MLE if you're taking a late Athens International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the most popular month for flights from Athens International Airport to Velana International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Malé in March.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Athens International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATH to MLE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.