Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is two hours ahead of Dammam.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your DMM to MLE flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Fahd International Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DMM and MLE include:
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, 104 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 323 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from DMM to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from King Fahd International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DMM to MLE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Fahd International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83.88% of flights that take off from DMM arrive at their destination without delay.
King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel near MLE if you have a late King Fahd International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from King Fahd International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DMM to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Take your adventure further by exploring more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has plenty of exciting things to do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Have time for another stop? Head onward to Funadhoo. It's located about 225 kilometres north of Malé and features highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.