Travelling from Jakarta to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Jakarta to Velana International Airport (MLE) departing from here.
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is two hours behind Jakarta. Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Jakarta to MLE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Jakarta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Jakarta to MLE that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CGK and MLE include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
CGK is around 32 kilometres from central Jakarta. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Jakarta to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport:
When it comes to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.0% of flights complete their journey on time.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
HLP is about 14 kilometres from central Jakarta. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Jakarta to MLE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Halim Perdanakusuma Airport:
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider booking a hotel close to MLE if you have a late flight from Jakarta to Velana International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jakarta to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Jakarta to Velana International Airport is ج.م. 4,795. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 13,551. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Jakarta to MLE if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Jakarta to Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Jakarta to Velana International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Jakarta to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Jakarta to Velana International Airport (MLE). August is the peak month for travel to Malé. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Jakarta to MLE flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Jakarta to Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC.
More about Malé
After booking your flight from Jakarta to Velana International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Malé:
Your Malé visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that should be on your list include Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives.
Explore more of the Maldives
Malé is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the Maldives just waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north of Malé, a trip to Funadhoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
Around 177 kilometres south of Malé, Kudahuvadhoo is another favourite stop in the Maldives. Start your sightseeing at Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.
