Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
To break up your flight from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the MAA - MLE route include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Maldives, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAA to MLE.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport is Rs32,161. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs75,925. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap flights from MAA to MLE, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flights from MAA to MLE. There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Travelling from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes around 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near MAA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Malé in April.
Lock in your flight from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to go to Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC then.
More about Malé
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Malé right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from MAA to MLE:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. National Museum, Islamic Centre and Artificial Beach are major attractions which should feature on every Malé itinerary.
Complete your Malé trip with hotels and a car rental
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