Velana International Airport - MLE
Velana International Airport, also known as Male International Airport with the airport code MLE, is the major entry point for visitors to the islands of the Maldives. Located on Hulhule Island in the North Male Atoll, this airport is near to and serves the capital island Male. It was previously named Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, after a former president, and currently has 3 terminals: the Domestic Terminal, International Terminal, and the Seaplane Terminal, which is a waterdrome with 4 water runways. As of February 2019, the largest carrier flying into this international airport is SriLankan Airlines, with over 35 flights weekly.
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The airport initially started out as a strip of land on Hulhule, with a runway that was constructed out of slotted steel sheets. Called the Hulhule Airport, it was opened on October 19, 1960. The tourism boom that broke out on the islands in 1972 paved the way for an airport of international standard to be built, and on November 11, 1981, the Male International Airport was inaugurated. Hulhumalé, a nearby island, can be easily accessed via a causeway by travelers arriving through the international airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors to Male, Maldives who prefer to stay near the airport can book a room at the Samann Grand, located a mile away, which offers family rooms for those traveling as a group. Hotel Jen Malé, Maldives by Shangri-La is another popular hotel choice, with its rooftop infinity pool that gives guests a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. Hotel Jen Malé also provides its guests with speedboat transfers to the Male International Airport for free.
On this page it is easy to search for Male, Maldives airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Male, Maldives (MLE-Male Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the MLE airport.
Most of these MLE
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Male, Maldives
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the MLE airport are National Museum, Chaandhanee Magu, and National Museum.
Map of Male, Maldives Hotels
View all Male, Maldives (MLE-Male Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Male, Maldives (MLE-Male Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Male, Maldives (MLE-Male Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Male, Maldives (MLE-Male Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 1:01 AM.
The temperature feels like 99.1 with a humidity level of 79 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 11 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 2, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 13 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:16 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/19
Few clouds
86°F
High: 86°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 35%
Saturday
4/20
Thunderstorm with rain
88°F
High: 90°F
Low: 86°F
Precipitation: 65%
Sunday
4/21
Broken clouds
87°F
High: 90°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 45%
Monday
4/22
Broken clouds
87°F
High: 90°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 35%
Tuesday
4/23
Thunderstorm with rain
88°F
High: 90°F
Low: 86°F
Precipitation: 75%
Wednesday
4/24
Thunderstorm with rain
88°F
High: 91°F
Low: 85°F
Precipitation: 80%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Male, Maldives MLE airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free MLE airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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