Travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé five hours ahead of London.
Leave enough time to make your LTN to MLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport. Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the LTN to MLE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, $420 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,023. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LTN to MLE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
72.75% of flights that leave from London Luton Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to London Luton Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LTN:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Malé. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Malé in April.
When booking your flight from London Luton Airport to Velana International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LTN to MLE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
Extend your Maldives adventure with a visit to Dhidhdhoo, located about 306 kilometres north of Malé. Dhidhdhoo is just one of the popular sights to add to your must-see list.
Another worthwhile stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé. Make time for highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.