Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is four hours behind Seoul and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your ICN to MLE flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Incheon International Airport to Velana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between ICN and MLE include:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $200. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $565. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from ICN to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Velana International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ICN to MLE.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Incheon International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Of the flights that depart from Incheon International Airport, 54.5% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the fastest route and public transport alternatives.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to ICN? If you're boarding an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Incheon 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 the centre of Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Velana International Airport is April, while January is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Malé based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Incheon International Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ICN to MLE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
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