Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Phu Quoc Airport (PQC): what you need to know
The timezone in Phu Quoc is UTC+7, which is two hours ahead of Malé.
Your MLE to PQC flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Velana International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport. Many travellers pass through Kuala Lumpur International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Phu Quoc Airport (PQC)
At the moment, $669 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,215. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MLE to PQC, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Velana International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport.
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Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Velana International Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Velana International Airport is around 2 kilometres from central Malé. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near MLE:
Arriving at Phu Quoc Airport (PQC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Velana International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PQC instead:
Getting from Phu Quoc Airport (PQC) to central Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Airport to the centre of Phu Quoc has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Phu Quoc Airport (PQC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Phu Quoc in March.
Before locking in your flight from Velana International Airport to Phu Quoc Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Phu Quoc, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 31ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLE to PQC in January. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 29ºC then.
Explore more of Vietnam
Biên Hòa is just one of the many cities in Vietnam waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Phu Quoc. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Cat Tien National Park, Ecotourism Dream Garden and Lâm Viên Biên Hoà.
Around 193 kilometres east of Phu Quoc, Can Tho is another favourite stop in Vietnam. Experience major highlights starting with Cai Rang Floating Market, Chợ nổi and Chợ Nổi Cái Răng.