Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hanoi Airport (HAN): what you need to know
Hanoi's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Hanoi two hours ahead of Malé.
Your MLE to HAN flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MLE and HAN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Right now, $493 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $899. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MLE to HAN. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MLE to HAN.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77% of flights leaving from Velana International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Velana International Airport from central Malé, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MLE? If you're boarding an early flight from Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hanoi Airport (HAN)
Consider booking a hotel near HAN if you're on a late Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Hanoi Airport rental car and explore parts of Hanoi that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Dichung Car Rental.
Book your ride from Hanoi Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
When to fly to Hanoi Airport (HAN)
June is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Hanoi in March.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Hanoi Airport for June if you'd like to visit Hanoi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 36ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to HAN in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC and 23ºC then.