Flying from Tehran to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Tehran to Velana International Airport (MLE) leaving from here.
Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
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 flight from Tehran to MLE.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Tehran to MLE leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
IKA is about 56 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Tehran to Velana International Airport? Remis Hotel and Rexan Hotel are close to Imam Khomeini International Airport. They're a particularly great option if you have an early departure.
When it comes to Imam Khomeini International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.19% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
Have a late flight from Tehran to Velana International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near MLE and get cosy, quick:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tehran to Velana International Airport is $490. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,091. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Tehran to MLE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Tehran to Velana International Airport ticket.
Stay on top of deals for flight tickets from Tehran to MLE by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Tehran to Velana International Airport.
The best time to fly from Tehran to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Tehran to Velana International Airport (MLE). August is when most people visit Malé. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Tehran to MLE flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Tehran to Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC.
More about Malé
Once you've booked your flight from Tehran to Velana International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Malé:
Diving and Malé Beach are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Malé must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Dive The World Maldives.
Explore more of the Maldives
Malé is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the Maldives just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north of Malé, a trip to Funadhoo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
Kudahuvadhoo is another sought-after destination in the Maldives and is around 177 kilometres south of Malé. No trip is complete without seeing Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.