Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé five hours ahead of Manchester.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MAN to MLE flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAN and MLE:
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport flight is 241 €. A return fare right now is 541 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to MLE if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAN to MLE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights departing from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive on time at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you have a late Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near MLE:
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAN to MLE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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 exciting city to put on your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Another worthwhile stop in Maldives, Funadhoo is around 225 kilometres north of Malé. Set aside time for highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.