Traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is four hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Give yourself enough time to make your AMS to MLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and MLE:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport flight is $293. A round-trip ticket is currently $579. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from AMS to MLE, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from AMS to MLE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 23 kilometers from central Amsterdam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometers from central Malé. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Velana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AMS to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
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