Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport.
Malé is 30 minutes behind Bengaluru and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Every week, there are seven Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, take the 13:10 IndiGo flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 13:10 with IndiGo.
Your BLR to MLE flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Malé (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the Maldives!). Browse the direct flights from Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier operating BLR to MLE flights, with 75.41% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between BLR and MLE:
Kochi Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
71% of flights that leave from Bengaluru Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Bengaluru Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Bengaluru. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to BLR:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MLE if you're taking a late Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Malé. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BLR to MLE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.

