Flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes. Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Visiting Malé (and then exploring more of Maldives!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular carrier has direct flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between HYD and MLE are:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Trivandrum International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Maldives, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most current information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from HYD to MLE.
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Travelling from central Hyderabad to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport takes around 1 hour and 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 46 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near HYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
More about Malé
Start your Malé trip right by finding a fantastic stay. After booking your flight from HYD to MLE, have a look at our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. National Museum, Islamic Centre and Artificial Beach are top sights which should feature on every Malé itinerary.
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Complete your Malé trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Velana International Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Malé escape.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$212 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport. A return flight starts from $392. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure flight tickets from HYD to MLE.
The cheapest month for tickets from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26 ºC and 29 ºC. Lock in your flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 25 ºC and 28 ºC. Look for flight tickets from HYD to MLE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.