Travelling from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé two hours behind Da Nang.
Your DAD to MLE flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DAD and MLE include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport flight is Rs32,045. A return plane ticket right now is Rs99,143. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DAD to MLE, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
62.32% of flights that leave from Da Nang International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Da Nang International Airport from central Da Nang, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're landing on a late Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Da Nang International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to explore Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DAD to MLE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Maldives
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