Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 4 hours 40 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur is three hours ahead of Malé and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 211 weekly Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with AirAsia is the earliest flight you can take. Batik Air Malaysia operates the last service of the day at 23:25.
Your MLE to KUL flight won't wait if you're running 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.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Kuala Lumpur (and then other parts of Malaysia) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most passengers choose to travel with AirAsia on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers MLE to KUL flights is AirAsia. Its services arrive as planned 68.37% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MLE and KUL include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Changi International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight is 130 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 182 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MLE to KUL, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from MLE to KUL.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights taking off from Velana International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Velana International Airport from central Malé, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MLE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KUL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Kuala Lumpur International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from ASIA CAR, Paradise or GoSoCar and venture far and wide through Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Kuala Lumpur International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport is approximately 64 kilometres from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 4 hours 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kuala Lumpur in February.
When booking your flight from Velana International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Kuala Lumpur, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to KUL in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.
Any trip through Malaysia wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Kampung Baru Subang. Simflightkl is a highlight in this destination, which is around 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur.
