Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is 30 minutes behind Chennai.
To ensure you get on your MAA to MLE flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAA and MLE:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport flight is $153. A return ticket right now is $402. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAA to MLE, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from MAA to MLE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Chennai Airport from central Chennai, it takes around 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAA:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MLE if you're on a late Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Malé. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Chennai Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA 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.
Explore more of Maldives
Make the most of your Maldives trip by venturing beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another city to put on your to-do list. Check off some of its biggest sights like Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Your travels through Maldives wouldn't be complete without visiting Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.