Traveling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is four hours ahead of Munich and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and MLE:
Frankfurt Airport
Muscat International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, $323 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $470. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MUC to MLE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MUC to MLE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Of the departures from Franz Josef Strauss Airport, 71.34% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport will take about 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're getting in on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 3 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Malé in April.
Before locking in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with the temperature ranging from 79ºF to 84ºF.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to MLE in January. Temperatures average between 77ºF and 82ºF then.
Explore more of Maldives
Make the most of your Maldives getaway by venturing beyond Malé. Around 190 miles away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another terrific city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its top sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Another essential stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is about 140 miles north of Malé. Be sure to visit highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.
