Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Victoria is UTC+4, which is one hour behind Malé.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MLE to SEZ flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MLE and SEZ include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
Currently, Rs118,125 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs234,266. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from MLE to SEZ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MLE to SEZ.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to Velana International Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is around 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MLE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
If you're coming in on a late Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SEZ:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Seychelles Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Absolute Cars or Sixt and explore beyond Victoria's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Seychelles Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Seychelles Airport (SEZ) to central Victoria
From Seychelles Airport, Victoria is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
January is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Victoria in March.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Seychelles Airport for April if you'd like to explore Victoria during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MLE to SEZ in July. Average temperatures are between 23ºC and 26ºC then.