Travelling from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Rome: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Male Velana International Airport to Rome is 9 hours 10 minutes.
Rome is four hours behind Malé, where Male Velana International Airport is located. Rome runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). You can choose from three services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MLE to FCO is the 11:00 Neos service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 13:25 with ITA Airways.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MLE to Rome flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Start your journey at MLE and travel nonstop to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). That will be your arrival point when searching for Male Velana International Airport to Rome tickets.
Take to the skies with Neos. This leading carrier operates direct flights from Male Velana International Airport to Rome.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from MLE to Rome. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
MLE is around 3 kilometres from central Malé. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to MLE? If you're catching an early flight from Male Velana International Airport to Rome, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
77% of flights that depart Male Velana International Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Rome
$768 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Male Velana International Airport to Rome flight. A return plane ticket starts from $1,438. These prices can change based on availability.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MLE to Rome.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Male Velana International Airport to Rome tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the centre of Rome takes about 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Male Velana International Airport to Rome. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Booking your vehicle from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before your flight from MLE to Rome can help you secure the lowest rate.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
The centre of Rome is located around 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Male Velana International Airport to Rome has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Following your MLE to Rome flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to CIA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Male Velana International Airport to Rome. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your Male Velana International Airport to Rome plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from MLE to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Rome right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Male Velana International Airport to Rome:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums and Saint Peter's Square are popular attractions which should feature on every Rome itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Travel around 483 kilometres northwest to Milan to check off its top attractions. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral, your itinerary will be busy.
Naples is another essential stop in Italy and is around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.