Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Malé is one hour ahead of Muscat and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MCT to MLE flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Malé (and then seeing more of Maldives!) is a cinch with Oman Air. This popular carrier has direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Oman Air on this route.
Oman Air leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MCT to MLE flights, with 85.0% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MCT and MLE include:
Dubai Airport
Trivandrum International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
127 € is the lowest price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from 288 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MCT to MLE.
The cheapest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from MCT to MLE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that take off from MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Muscat to Muscat International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Muscat International 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 5 kilometres from central Malé. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The quietest month for a flight from Muscat International 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 more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to explore 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 MCT to MLE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Take your adventure further and see more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including Dhidhdhoo.
Next stop? Head off for Funadhoo. It's around 225 kilometres north of Malé and is known for highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.