Flying from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is 30 minutes behind Kolkata and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CCU to MLE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CCU and MLE:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, $305 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $698. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CCU to MLE, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CCU to MLE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Kolkata Airport (CCU)
72% of flights leaving from Kolkata Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Kolkata Airport from central Kolkata, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CCU? If you're boarding an early flight from Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MLE:
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Malé in March.
Book your flight from Kolkata Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CCU to MLE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.