Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Hyderabad's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Hyderabad 30 minutes ahead of Malé.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MLE to HYD flight.
Flying during a peak month like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Hyderabad (and then seeing more of India!) is a snap with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
IndiGo is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MLE and HYD include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight is ₹ 18,562. A return plane ticket is currently ₹ 29,536. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MLE to HYD.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MLE to HYD.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights that leave from Velana International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Velana International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MLE? If you're boarding an early flight from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Consider staying in a hotel near HYD if you're on a late Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up the keys to a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can travel beyond Hyderabad and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Hyderabad in April.
Lock in your flight from Velana International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for May if you want to explore Hyderabad during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 40ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to HYD in December. Average temperatures are between 15ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. Around 418 kilometres north of Hyderabad, a visit to Nagpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad, Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
