Travelling from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city is in the UTC+5 timezone and is six hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Melbourne to MLE.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Melbourne to MLE that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEL and MLE include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, 63% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from central Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to MLE flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
76% of flights taking off from Avalon Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel near MLE if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Central Malé is around 2 kilometres from Male Velana International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport is Rs79,533. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs171,209. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to MLE, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). January is the busiest month to travel to Malé. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in June.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your Melbourne to MLE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Malé
Start your Malé trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Male Velana International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Diving and Malé Beach are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Malé must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Eastern Beach.