Flying from Melbourne to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Velana International Airport (MLE) departing from here.
Malé is six hours behind Melbourne. Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Melbourne to MLE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to MLE departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Velana International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to MLE flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Velana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$382 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Velana International Airport. A return flight starts at $948. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to MLE if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Melbourne to Velana International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Velana International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to visit Malé. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Velana International Airport (MLE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Melbourne to MLE flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Velana International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC.
More about Malé
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Malé right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Velana International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives are top attractions which should be on every Malé itinerary.
Explore more of the Maldives
You've seen Malé, now it's time to discover more of the Maldives. Journey around 225 kilometres north to Funadhoo to check off its popular sights. From Butterfly park to Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres south of Malé, Kudahuvadhoo is another essential stop in the Maldives. Experience major highlights starting with Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.