Traveling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is two hours ahead of Istanbul and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your SAW 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.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SAW and MLE include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $229. A round-trip ticket right now is $471. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SAW to MLE, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SAW to MLE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
When it comes to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport's on-time performance, 76.93% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Sabiha Gokcen International Airport from central Istanbul, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you have a late Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is roughly 5 kilometers from central Malé. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAW to MLE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Go all in on your Maldives trip by venturing beyond Malé. About 306 kilometers away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another terrific city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its top sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Any journey through Maldives wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometers north of Malé.