Flying from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé two hours ahead of Antalya.
To ensure you get on your AYT to MLE flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AYT and MLE:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport flight is 294 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 700 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AYT to MLE if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from AYT to MLE.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Antalya Airport (AYT)
When it comes to Antalya Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Antalya to Antalya Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near AYT:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're getting in on a late Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Antalya Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AYT to MLE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Make the most of your Maldives trip by venturing beyond Malé. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another city to put on your itinerary. Tick off some of its popular attractions like Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Another well-known destination in Maldives, Funadhoo is about 225 kilometres north of Malé. Make time to visit highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.