Travelling from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Malé is eight hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Your flight from Sao Paulo to MLE won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MLE that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GRU and MLE include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sao Paulo to CGH in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to MLE flight:
75% of flights departing Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 74%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Male Velana International Airport, central Malé is around 2 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
$1,384 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport. Return flights start at $2,167. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MLE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). January is the busiest month to travel to Malé. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in June.
When booking your Sao Paulo to MLE plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Malé
After booking your flight from Sao Paulo to Male Velana International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Malé:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Diving, Malé Beach and Eastern Beach are highlights which should be on every Malé itinerary.