Flying from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé five hours ahead of Accra.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ACC to MLE flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between ACC and MLE:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$1,175 is the best price for a one-way Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,052. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from ACC to MLE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ACC to MLE.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Kotoka International Airport (ACC)
When it comes to Kotoka International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.37% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Kotoka International Airport from central Accra, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ACC? If you've booked an early flight from Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel close to MLE if you have a late Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to central Malé has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Malé in April.
Lock in your flight from Kotoka International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ACC to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Go all in on your Maldives getaway by venturing beyond Malé. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another awesome city to add to your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Another worthwhile stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé. Plan to visit highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.
