Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): what you need to know
Berlin is four hours behind Malé and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MLE to BER flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. These are the top stopovers between MLE and BER:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
At the moment, 378 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 783 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MLE to BER, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MLE to BER.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
Of all flights leaving Velana International Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is approximately 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MLE? If you're catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Consider booking a hotel near BER if you have a late Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Berlin Brandenburg Airport rental car and discover Berlin and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Enterprise and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Berlin Brandenburg Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to central Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to central Berlin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
September is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Berlin in March.
The warmest month in Berlin is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Velana International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLE to BER sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometres north-west of Berlin, a visit to Hamburg will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Germany, consider Essen, about 451 kilometres west of Berlin. PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum are among its highlights.