Flying from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé four hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Leave plenty of time to make your AMS to MLE flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AMS and MLE:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Hamad International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, 301 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 608 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from AMS to MLE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AMS to MLE.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from central Amsterdam, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near AMS:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're landing on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to MLE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.