Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Antalya Airport (AYT): what you need to know
The timezone in Antalya is UTC+3, which is two hours behind Malé.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MLE to AYT flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between MLE and AYT:
Dubai Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Antalya Airport (AYT)
RM2,323 is the lowest price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM6,507. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MLE to AYT if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MLE to AYT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Velana International Airport, 77.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Velana International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MLE:
Arriving at Antalya Airport (AYT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near AYT instead:
Travel at your own pace with an Antalya Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, AllMeet rent a car or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Antalya and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Antalya Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Antalya Airport (AYT) to central Antalya
From Antalya Airport, Antalya is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 40 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Antalya Airport (AYT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Antalya. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Velana International Airport to Antalya Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Antalya, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MLE to AYT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
Antalya has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Türkiye (Turkey) just waiting to be explored. Around 483 kilometres north of Antalya, a trip to Istanbul will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Topkapi Palace, The Basilica Cistern and Galata Tower.
Ankara is another must-experience destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 386 kilometres north-east of Antalya. No journey is complete without seeing Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Genclik Park.
