Flying from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé two hours ahead of Kuwait.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your KWI to MLE flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between KWI and MLE include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, $242 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $463. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from KWI to MLE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KWI to MLE.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
81.62% of flights departing from Kuwait International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from KWI.
Kuwait International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to KWI:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Reserve a hotel near MLE if you have a late Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation 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 Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Malé in April.
When booking your flight from Kuwait International Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KWI to MLE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Turn your Maldives trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Dhidhdhoo, located around 306 kilometres north of Malé. Dhidhdhoo is just one of the popular sights to add to your itinerary.
Another favourite stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is around 225 kilometres north of Malé. Plan to visit highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.