Flying from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé 47 minutes behind Kathmandu.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your KTM to MLE flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as November? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kathmandu Airport to Velana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KTM and MLE:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
When it comes to Kathmandu Airport's on-time performance, 51% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Kathmandu Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Kathmandu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near KTM:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kathmandu Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from central Malé. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Velana International Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to go to Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KTM to MLE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.