Flight Tickets to Velana International airport

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Airports near Malé

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Direct flights to Velana International

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Velana International is 4 hours. We've calculated this based on journeys from New Delhi.
IndiGo, KLM, Maldivian, Air France and Air India all fly direct to Velana International.
The cheapest month to fly to Velana International is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Velana International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Velana International is ₹ 18,244. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Velana International Airport is Thursday, 19 June 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo offer the cheapest flight tickets to Velana International.

Flying to Velana International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 6,654
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time2 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineIndiGo
Average flights per week43

How to find cheap flights to Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • At the moment, ₹ 6,654 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Velana International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to MLE for ₹ 18,244.

  • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to MLE goes up or down.

  • Roughly six months ahead is a great time to book tickets to Malé, where Velana International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you're hoping to lock in the lowest prices.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Malé by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.

  • If you're not in a rush to get to Malé, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Velana International Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Malé

  • The cheapest month to get on a flight to Malé is typically May.

  • Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to MLE that suits your budget and itinerary.

  • If you'd like to experience Malé at its busiest, book your flights to MLE for August. Going on holiday during peak periods often means more things to do than at other times.

  • April is the quietest time of year to visit if you're after a slower pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on flight tickets to Malé then.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Malé is warmest in May, with averages of between 26ºC and 29ºC.

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 25ºC to 28ºC.

Flying to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know

Getting to central Malé from Velana International Airport (MLE)

Malé highlights

National Museum

  • Wondering what to do first after your flight to Velana International Airport? National Museum is a great place to kick things off. You'll find it around 0.32 kilometres north-east of the centre.

Islamic Centre

  • Swing by Islamic Centre and you'll be checking off one of the best attractions in Malé. It's about 0.32 kilometres north-east of the centre.

Artificial Beach

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 2 kilometres east. It's also an essential part of any Malé trip.

Complete your trip with a Malé car hire

  • Choose one of our car rentals in Malé and take in the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to get the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Velana International Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.