Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé three hours behind Hong Kong.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your HKG to MLE flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Hong Kong Airlines is your gateway to exploring Malé (and perhaps some other great corners of Maldives!). Browse the direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Hong Kong Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HKG and MLE:
Changi International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, ₹ 8,830 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 34,807. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HKG to MLE.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HKG to MLE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near HKG:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKG to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Maldives
Make the most of your Maldives trip by venturing beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another exciting city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its popular sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Another well-known destination in Maldives, Funadhoo is about 225 kilometres north of Malé. Plan to visit highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.
