Flying from London to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to fly out of. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Velana International Airport (MLE). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Take a direct London to Velana International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 20 minutes.
Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city operates on the UTC+5 timezone and is five hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Velana International Airport (MLE) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services every week. You can travel from LHR to MLE on Virgin Atlantic's 5pm flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to MLE, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can hop on a direct flight from London to Velana International Airport (MLE) departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
When taking off from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Velana International Airport with British Airways.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with British Airways from LHR to MLE.
British Airways is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to MLE departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Velana International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
68.18% of flights departing from London Heathrow Airport reach their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Velana International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and MLE include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
On public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to MLE flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a flight ticket from London to Velana International Airport (MLE) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and MLE include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Velana International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights that take off from STN touch down at their destination as scheduled 64.73% of the time.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Velana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Velana International Airport is Rs76,741. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs172,208. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book nine months before travelling. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to MLE.
February is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a London to Velana International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on flight tickets from London to MLE.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London to Velana International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Velana International Airport (MLE)
April is the quietest month for flights from London to Velana International Airport (MLE), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Malé based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your London to MLE flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC.
More about Malé
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Malé right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Velana International Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Malé when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Diving followed by Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives.
Explore more of the Maldives
Malé has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the Maldives waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north of Malé, a trip to Funadhoo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
Kudahuvadhoo is another well-known destination in the Maldives and is around 177 kilometres south of Malé. No journey is complete without dropping by Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.
