Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Munich is four hours behind Malé and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MLE to MUC flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. These are the top stopovers between MLE and MUC:
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
$712 is the best price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,729. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLE to MUC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MLE to MUC.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights that take off from Velana International Airport land at their destination on time.
Velana International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to MLE? If you're catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
If you're arriving on a late Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MUC:
Grab a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car and explore Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Franz Josef Strauss Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Munich. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
April is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Munich in January.
When reserving your flight from Velana International Airport to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Munich, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MLE to MUC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
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