Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your MLE to BHO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Velana International Airport to Raja Bhoj Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MLE and BHO:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
185 € is the best price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Raja Bhoj Airport flight. A return flight starts from 364 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLE to BHO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Raja Bhoj Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77.73% of flights taking off from Velana International Airport reach their destination on time.
Velana International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Velana International Airport to Raja Bhoj Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to MLE:
Arriving at Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
If you're landing on a late Velana International Airport to Raja Bhoj Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BHO:
Getting from Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO) to central Bhopal
Raja Bhoj Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Bhopal. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Raja Bhoj Airport (BHO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Velana International Airport to Raja Bhoj Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Bhopal. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Velana International Airport to Raja Bhoj Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Bhopal, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to BHO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bhopal. Around 499 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in India, head for Kanpur, about 467 kilometres north-east of Bhopal. Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church are key reasons to visit.
