Travelling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
Give yourself enough time to make your HYD to MLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
IndiGo is your ticket to exploring Malé (and perhaps some other great parts of Maldives!). Browse the direct flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is IndiGo.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HYD and MLE:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Trivandrum International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$186 is currently the best price for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start at $368. These fares may change based on demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HYD to MLE.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
73.37% of flights leaving from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from central Hyderabad, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near HYD:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to central Malé has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Malé. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HYD to MLE sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Continue your adventure by exploring more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and is full of things to see and do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Funadhoo. It's roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé and is known for highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.