Flying from Glasgow to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Glasgow. Explore your options departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) when organising your flight from Glasgow to Velana International Airport (MLE).
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of Glasgow. Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
Your flight from Glasgow to MLE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Glasgow to MLE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Glasgow to Velana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Glasgow International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
PIK is around 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to MLE flight:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time performance of 76.7%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Velana International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MLE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Rs121,666 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Velana International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs281,001. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from Glasgow to MLE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Glasgow to Velana International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from Glasgow to MLE.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Glasgow to Velana International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Glasgow to Velana International Airport (MLE). August is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, head there in April.
Lock in a Glasgow to MLE flight ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Malé to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Velana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Malé
Start your Malé trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Velana International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Malé visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives.
Explore more of the Maldives
Funadhoo is just one of the many cities in the Maldives waiting to be explored once you've seen Malé. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the Maldives, consider Kudahuvadhoo, about 177 kilometres south of Malé. Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy are key reasons to visit.
