Travelling from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is 11 hours ahead of Mexico City. Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Mexico City to MLE.
Popular months like September or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Whether you want to explore another city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to MLE.
MEX is around 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport:
84% of flights departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is about 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours.
Getting to the airport on time before your Mexico City to MLE flight is so much easier when you stay near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will have you a quick ride from check-in.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you have a late flight from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MLE:
Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Central Malé is around 2 kilometres from Male Velana International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
553 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport. Return flights start from 1.199 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to MLE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Affordable Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Mexico City to MLE.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). January is the busiest month to visit Malé. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in June.
When booking your Mexico City to MLE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Malé
Start your Malé trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Male Velana International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Diving and Malé Beach are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Malé itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eastern Beach.