Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is ten hours ahead of Houston.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IAH to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between IAH and MLE include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$1,088 is currently the lowest price for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,861. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from IAH to MLE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land 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 update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAH to MLE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to IAH:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're getting in on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Malé. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from IAH to MLE around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Take your adventure further and dive deeper into Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and is full of exciting things to see, including Dhidhdhoo.
Any trip 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.
