Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
Manchester's timezone is UTC+0, making Manchester five hours behind Malé.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your MLE to MAN flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MLE and MAN include:
Dubai Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport flight is Rs87,844. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs180,175. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MLE to MAN, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score 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 as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MLE to MAN.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Velana International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Velana International Airport from central Malé, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MLE:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Consider booking a hotel near MAN if you're catching a late Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Manchester Airport rental car and explore Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Manchester Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Manchester in March.
The warmest month in Manchester is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Velana International Airport to Manchester Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLE to MAN in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south-east of Manchester, a trip to London will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in the United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and The Library of Birmingham.
