Traveling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport is 9 hours 15 minutes.
Malé is four hours ahead of Rome and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Choose from four weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport flights. The 19:50 departure with Neos is the earliest you can take. Neos operates the latest service of the day at 22:55.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your FCO to MLE flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flying into Malé (and then discovering more of Maldives!) is a snap with ITA Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport.
ITA Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to MLE flights, with 66.67% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FCO and MLE include:
Vienna International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $246. A return fare is currently $666. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to MLE by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FCO to MLE.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near FCO:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the center of Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometers away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FCO to MLE around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Get more out of your Maldives trip by exploring beyond Malé. About 306 kilometers away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another city to put on your to-do list. Check off some of its top sights like Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Any journey through Maldives wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is a highlight in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometers north of Malé.