Flying from Taipei to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Taipei has two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Velana International Airport (MLE) taking off from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Malé is three hours behind Taipei. Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to MLE, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
The journey from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Velana International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% touch down on time at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from central Taipei in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Taipei to MLE flight? Unwind in a hotel near Taipei Songshan Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
The majority of flights that leave Taipei Songshan Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Velana International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, Rs45,713 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs117,946. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Taipei to MLE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Taipei to Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Velana International Airport (MLE)
April is the quietest month for flights from Taipei to Velana International Airport (MLE), while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Malé based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Taipei to MLE flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Taipei to Velana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Malé
After booking your flight from Taipei to Velana International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Malé:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Malé itinerary.
Explore more of the Maldives
Funadhoo is just one of the many cities in the Maldives waiting to be explored after you've experienced Malé. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
Kudahuvadhoo is another essential stop in the Maldives and is around 177 kilometres south of Malé. No journey is complete without a visit to Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.
