Travelling from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is 30 minutes behind Bhopal.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BHO to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BHO and MLE:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport flight is 149 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 315 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BHO to MLE, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHO to MLE.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
65.76% of flights that take off from Raja Bhoj Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Bhopal to Raja Bhoj Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BHO? If you've booked an early flight from Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're landing on a late Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
When booking your flight from Raja Bhoj Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHO to MLE in January. Temperatures average between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Take your travels further by exploring more of Maldives. Dhidhdhoo is around 306 kilometres north of Malé and has no shortage of exciting things to do, including Dhidhdhoo.
Your trip through Maldives wouldn't be complete without a stop in Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.