Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Brisbane Airport (BNE): what you need to know
The timezone in Brisbane is UTC+10, which is five hours ahead of Malé.
Your MLE to BNE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MLE and BNE include:
Changi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
$949 is the lowest price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,969. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from MLE to BNE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MLE to BNE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Velana International Airport, data shows 77.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Velana International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MLE:
Arriving at Brisbane Airport (BNE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BNE instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Brisbane Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Alpha Car Hire and chase adventure across Brisbane and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Brisbane Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to central Brisbane
From Brisbane Airport, Brisbane is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Brisbane Airport (BNE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Brisbane in April.
The warmest month in Brisbane is January, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Velana International Airport to Brisbane Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MLE to BNE in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Australia
Gold Coast is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Brisbane. Around 72 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include SkyPoint Observation Deck, PCYC Gold Coast and Holiday Holiday.
If you're eager to discover another side of Australia, head for Toowoomba, roughly 105 kilometres west of Brisbane. Queens Park, Picnic Point Lookout and Picnic Point are key reasons to visit.