Travelling from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé two hours ahead of Erbil.
Your EBL to MLE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between EBL and MLE:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$511 is currently the best price for a one-way Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from $937. These prices may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EBL to MLE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Erbil International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.68% of flights that take off from EBL land on time.
To get to Erbil International Airport from central Erbil, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near EBL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of 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 busiest month for flights from Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
When reserving your flight from Erbil International Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from EBL to MLE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Go all in on your Maldives getaway by venturing beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another terrific city to put on your itinerary. Check off some of its top sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Time for another stop? Set off for Funadhoo. It's located about 225 kilometres north of Malé and features highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.