Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is four hours ahead of Geneva and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your GVA to MLE flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as March? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between GVA and MLE:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $628. A return plane ticket right now is $1,193. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from GVA to MLE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from GVA to MLE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
Of the departures from Geneve Airport, 65.81% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Geneva to Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near GVA. Whether you have an early flight from Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider staying in a hotel near MLE if you're taking a late Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to central Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Malé in April.
When reserving your flight from Geneve Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GVA to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Continue your adventure and dive deeper into Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has plenty of exciting things to do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Another worthwhile stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is about 225 kilometres north of Malé. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.