Flying from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is four hours ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Your MAD to MLE flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAD and MLE include:
Hamad International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, 253 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 628 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MAD to MLE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to MLE.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab 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 about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLE if you have a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport is April, while January is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Malé based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to go to Malé during its warmest month. 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 MAD to MLE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Continue your adventure by exploring more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and is full of exciting things to do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Your travels through Maldives wouldn't be complete without visiting Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.